Geothermal Maintenance Lead: Build a High-Performance Team

Mercury; Taupo; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Free life and income insurance

Annual salary reviews

Additional leave options

Home office setup allowance

Employee discounts on electricity/telc

Job summary

Mercury is seeking an experienced people leader to head the maintenance team at the Mōkai geothermal power station in New Zealand. You will guide four Maintenance Technicians, ensure safe, reliable generation, and drive improvements while managing budgets and maintenance plans in a dynamic geothermal environment.

The role is a Monday–Friday, on-site position with a focus on leadership, planning, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small maintenance team in a heavy-industrial setting.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance budgets and spend.
• Knowledge of CMMS, ideally IBM Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop four Maintenance Technicians to high performance.
• Maximise maintenance effectiveness, support project delivery and improvements.
• Mentor team on maintenance best practices and safety standards.
• Manage maintenance costs and approve spend and purchase orders.
• Ensure reliable generation and compliance with stakeholder requirements.

Skills

People leadership

CMMS Maximo

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Team coaching

Heavy industry experience

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Mercury is seeking an experienced people leader to head the maintenance team at the Mōkai geothermal power station in New Zealand. You will guide four Maintenance Technicians, ensure safe, reliable generation, and drive improvements while managing budgets and maintenance plans in a dynamic geothermal environment.

The role is a Monday–Friday, on-site position with a focus on leadership, planning, and stakeholder coordination.