Industrial Chemist

Genesis; Huntly; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross insurance

Power Shout hours

KiwiSaver match

Flexible working

Wellbeing allowance

Career development

Job summary

Genesis in Huntly is looking for a Chemist specialized in industrial water/steam chemistry to help maintain reliability, performance, and safety of our generation assets. This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance to improve plant performance.

You will monitor chemical parameters, lead investigations, and develop procedures that support statutory compliance and best practice across water treatment and chemistry

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, ideally with an industrial focus.
• Demonstrated ability in plant operation and water/steam chemistry including cycle chemistry and TE/OT treatments.
• Experience with condensate polishing, flow accelerated corrosion, and steam/water analysis systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water/steam chemistry performance and provide timely technical advice.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, sampling and analysis.
• Lead investigations into chemistry performance and tech innovations for plant benefits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Develop, implement and review procedures for best practice and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records in line with HSWA and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration & communication

Problem solving

Lab & field work

Education

Degree in Chemistry (industrial focus)

Job description

In The Moment, For The Future

At Genesis, we’re always looking ahead - to new possibilities, smarter solutions, and a better energy future for Aotearoa New Zealand. Every role here plays a part in shaping what’s next, whether it’s through cutting-edge technology, bold thinking, or everyday excellence. If you’re driven by progress and inspired by purpose, this is your chance to be part of something remarkable. Step into a career where your actions today help power tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the reliability, performance, and safety of our generation assets at Huntly. Reporting to the Chemistry Lead, you'll be part of a specialist team working at the heart of our operations, ensuring our plant meets the highest standards for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This is a hands‑on plant-based role requiring strong industrial chemistry knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to work safely in a high‑hazard operational environment.

• Monitor unit and water treatment chemistry performance, identify emerging issues, and provide timely technical advice to prevent plant degradation, equipment damage, or chemistry-related outages
• Carry out routine plant inspections, sampling, and analysis to ensure water, steam, and chemical parameters remain within operational limits
• Lead and contribute to investigations into water/steam chemistry performance, emerging technologies, and innovative practices, assessing feasibility, risk, and potential plant benefits
• Work proactively with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other technical teams to share chemistry insights, resolve issues, and support plant improvements
• Provide technical troubleshooting and practical solutions for water treatment systems, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation
• Develop, implement, and review procedures that support best practice, regulatory compliance, and improved efficiency across water treatment and chemistry operations
• Ensure compliance with hazardous substance requirements, including safe handling, storage, use, and disposal of chemicals
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with quality, health and safety, and compliance requirements.

What You’ll Need

You're a chemistry professional who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and improving the way things are done. You have a strong industrial background, a sharp analytical mind, and the confidence to make clear, evidence-based recommendations. You're just as comfortable in the lab as you are out in the field, and you know how to work with different teams to get the best results.

• Degree in Chemistry, ideally with an industrial focus
• Proven experience in plant operation and water/steam chemistry specifically experience with cycle chemistry for subcritical, high pressure drum boiler chemistry including All Volatile Treatment (Oxidising) and Oxygenated Treatment and multiple pressure heat recovery steam generator chemistry with Caustic Treatment
• Experience and understanding in condensate polishing, flow accelerated corrosion, stator coolant chemistry, steam/water analysis systems, evaporative cooling tower chemistry, legionella management, data analysis, plant inspections and technical documentation development is required for the role
• Demonstrable strong critical and analytical thinking abilities along with problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Skilled in chemical testing, analysis, and industrial laboratory reporting
• Knowledge of quality management systems, ISO standards, and HSWA compliance
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, build strong relationships, and work independently within a small team environment.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Genesis, we know that every moment matters - it’s not just about the mahi today, it’s also all the other benefits that set you up for a thriving future.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Southern Cross medical insurance, plus life, trauma and income protection insurances
• Electricity and gas discounts and an extra 20 Power Shout hours per year
• Up to 4% match on KiwiSaver contributions or 3% with our GenSaver allowance
• Flexible working and leave options to support you to balance personal and professional needs
• Annual wellbeing allowance, access to Best Doctors online service for you and your family and other wellbeing offerings
• Career development opportunities and a supportive learning culture.

Ready to join us?

This is more than just a job - it’s your chance to be part of something meaningful. If you’re curious, capable, and care about creating a better future, don’t wait. Let’s shape what’s next, together. Join us and enjoy all that’s ahead – for your career and New Zealand’s energy future. This could be your moment,

Everyone’s journey is different.

At Genesis, we understand that everyone has unique needs and experiences. We’re committed to creating a recruitment process that is fair, accessible, and inclusive for all. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to participate fully in our hiring process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Based in Huntly.

Minimum 40 hours per week.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000