Gas Technician Generation

WM New Zealand; Dairy Flat; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call roster

Call-out allowance

Job summary

WM New Zealand at Redvale Landfill and Energy Park seeks a Generation Technician with mechanical or electrical experience to maintain generators and support gas-to-energy operations. You will work in a safety-first environment, performing inspections, monitoring the gas plant, reporting problems and reacting promptly to breakdowns to ensure high availability of power generation.

A valid Class 1 licence and hands-on experience with internal combustion engines are essential; electrical knowledge

Qualifications

• Certified Mechanic or equivalent trade experience.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence.
• Mechanical experience with internal combustion engines.
• Electrical knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in breakdown work.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring generators are maintained to a high standard and available to run at all times for power generation.
• Inspection and monitoring gas plant, reporting problems found and reacting promptly to breakdowns.
• Balance gas flows to the plant within the Energy Park.
• Be an active participant in a safety-first culture.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Breakdown experience

Basic IT skills

Education

Certified Mechanic or equivalent trade experience

Valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence

Job description

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Join New Zealand's forefront in resource recovery and waste management with WM New Zealand! As the nation's leading provider in sustainable solutions, we're dedicated to preserving our stunning environment while maximizing the potential of our resources.

At WM New Zealand, sustainability isn't just a goal—it's our way of life!

Job Description

Our capability to generate renewable energy from landfill gas has grown, and we need to find the right person to join our team at Redvale Landfill and Energy Park. WM is currently looking for a Generation Technician, preferably with experience in engine rebuilding and/or electrical fault-finding. Duties will involve.

• Ensuring generators are maintained to a high standard and available to run at all times for power generation.
• inspection and monitoring gas plant, reporting problems found and reacting promptly to breakdowns.
• Balance gas flows tothe plant within the Energy Park.
• Be an active participant in a safety-first culture.

We are looking for a passionate individual with mechanical or electrical experience who is committed to excellent performance, has superior communication skills, can solve problems and find the best possible solution.

Qualifications

• Certified Mechanic or equivalent trade experience
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence.
• Mechanical experiencewith internal combustion engines
• Electrical knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in breakdown work.
• Basic IT skills

Additional Information

• Join our team and embrace a dynamic work environment with our 1:6 on-call roster, which includes after-hours work.
• We offer a call-out allowance as part of our comprehensive benefits package.