Hydro Power Technician: Field Operations & Maintenance

Contact Energy Ltd; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Contact Energy seeks a Generation Technician, Operations for the Waipori Power Scheme in Otago. You will monitor plant condition, perform inspections and routine maintenance, respond to alarms, and assist in planning outages to keep generation assets running safely and reliably.

You will operate generation and HV equipment, maintain accurate records, and contribute to safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvements in plant performance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Experience maintaining plant and systems in heavy industrial environments is preferred.
• Ability to investigate plant problems and apply safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and routine maintenance on Waipori Power Scheme equipment.
• Investigate faults, respond to alarms, and assist outage planning.
• Monitor plant condition and record operational data accurately.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Collaborate with hydro team to improve long-term plant performance.

Skills

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Teamwork

Practical understanding

Education

Trade Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Rotating equipment knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Protection and control

Job description

Contact Energy seeks a Generation Technician, Operations for the Waipori Power Scheme in Otago. You will monitor plant condition, perform inspections and routine maintenance, respond to alarms, and assist in planning outages to keep generation assets running safely and reliably.

You will operate generation and HV equipment, maintain accurate records, and contribute to safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvements in plant performance.