Hydro Generation Technician - Taupō, 12-Month Role

Contact Energy; Wairakei Village; Vor Ort; NZD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Good to be Home annual payment

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Corporate discounts

Zusammenfassung

Contact Energy is seeking a Generation Technician to join the Taupō hydro team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role involves operating and maintaining high‑voltage, mechanical and rotating plant across Taupō schemes, with autonomy at remote sites and close collaboration for breakdowns.

You’ll bring a mechanical or electrical trade, plus experience in power generation or hydro and a strong safety mindset. A NZ driver licence is essential, with regular travel across sites in the Taupō region.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification.
• Experience in power generation or hydro generation.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale industrial plant and equipment.

Aufgaben

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and condition monitoring to support safe operation.
• Investigate faults, diagnose issues and coordinate repairs.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, high-voltage and rotating plant and equipment.
• Operate plant within safety rules and competency requirements.
• Plan and complete outages and modifications as approved.
• Monitor plant condition and respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of operation and maintenance activities.
• Travel regularly to hydro sites across Taupō region.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical trade

Electrical trade

Power generation

Hydro familiarity

Fault diagnosis

Safety awareness

Communication skills

NZ Driver Licence

Ausbildung

Trade Certificate or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Contact Energy is seeking a Generation Technician to join the Taupō hydro team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role involves operating and maintaining high‑voltage, mechanical and rotating plant across Taupō schemes, with autonomy at remote sites and close collaboration for breakdowns.

You’ll bring a mechanical or electrical trade, plus experience in power generation or hydro and a strong safety mindset. A NZ driver licence is essential, with regular travel across sites in the Taupō region.