Gas Regulator Technician

Omexom-New-Zealand; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Cover

KiwiSaver Contributions

Enhanced Parental Leave

Birthday Leave

Long Service Rewards

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Gas Regulator Technician based in Whakatāne to join our field team. You will install, test, maintain and fault-find gas regulators and associated equipment, ensuring a safe, reliable gas supply and high-quality customer service.

The role involves routine maintenance, inspection, fault-finding, emergency response participation, and coordination with stakeholders. Full-time, Monday–Friday with standby roster possibilities.

Qualifications

• National Certificate Level 3 Gas Network Operations or equivalent.
• Standard Pressure Control COC is required.
• Minimum 3 years gas network experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair gas distribution network pressure reducing stations.
• Inspect, fault-find and repair gas metering components and systems.
• Participate in emergency response and 24-hour call-out roster.
• Liaise with customers and authorities regarding operations.

Skills

Gas Network Ops

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

National Certificate Level 3 Gas Network Ops

Standard Pressure Control COC

Tools

Gas metering equipment

Pressure control equipment

Job description

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and fault-finding of gas regulators and associated equipment, helping to deliver a safe and uninterrupted gas supply to our customers. Working both independently and as part of a dedicated field team, you will contribute to operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

Job Description

• Based in Whakatane
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, permanent
• Monday – Friday and may be required to participate in a standby roster

About the Role

Are you a safety-conscious and technically skilled professional looking to build a rewarding career in the gas industry? We are seeking a motivated Gas Regulator Technician to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of gas distribution networks.

• Ensure the security of gas supply through routine maintenance, inspection, fault finding and repair activities on the distribution network.
• Participate in emergency response, site control and repair coordination activities, including participation in the 24-hour call-out roster.
• Carry out the construction, commissioning, maintenance and testing of gas distribution network pressure reducing stations, consumer gas meter stations and associated equipment.
• Install, commission, test, calibrate, service, repair and maintain gas metering components and systems.
• Repair, test and maintain all types of regulator and metering equipment.
• Install, terminate, test and commission specialist metering communication systems and associated equipment.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics and fault-finding activities on metering installations to ensure measurement accuracy and system reliability.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of gas industry statutes, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Operate, maintain and utilise test instruments and specialist equipment associated with gas distribution and metering activities.
• Manage gas supply work control systems and ensure operational activities are completed in accordance with company requirements.
• Liaise with customers, local authorities, utility operators, contractors and other stakeholders regarding operational and maintenance activities.
• Promote pipeline safety initiatives and support strategies that enhance public and network safety.
• Supervise and coordinate direct contract resources and third-party contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to required standards.
• Complete accurate documentation and reporting relating to maintenance activities, construction projects, incidents, inspections and asset information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, network performance and customer service outcomes.
• Comply with all company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements and take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Maintain all required licences, competencies and certifications relevant to the role and promptly report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, company policies, procedures and the Integrated Management System.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others, maintain required competencies and licences, correctly use plant, equipment and PPE, and promptly report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Resolve technical and operational issues occurring outside standard operating procedures through sound judgement and experience.
• Diagnose faults across pressure reduction equipment, gas metering systems and associated network assets.
• Manage and respond to operational risks and emergency situations associated with gas pressure reducing stations, metering installations and the gas distribution network.
• Balance operational priorities while ensuring regulatory compliance, public safety and customer service requirements are maintained.

Qualifications and Skills

• National Certificate Level 3 Gas Network Operations (Operation and Maintenance or Construction), or an equivalent qualification.
• Currently hold at least a Standard Pressure Control COC
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Experience with civil construction in pipelines and utilities.
• Experience with gas pressure control and metering equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good customer service and public relation skills.
• Able to work in a wider team and contribute to team performance.
• 3 years minimum gas network experience.

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.