Industrial Chemist

Genesis Energy; Huntly; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross medical insurance

KiwiSaver contribution match

Flexible working options

Wellbeing allowance

Best Doctors access

Job summary

Genesis Energy NZ at Huntly is seeking a chemistry professional to maintain reliability, performance and safety of generation assets. You will work in a specialist team, ensuring high standards for safety, efficiency and sustainability in a hands-on plant-based role.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and other teams, applying strong laboratory and field skills. The role is full-time, based at Huntly, with on-site hours and a focus on safe, compliant plant operation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, ideally with an industrial focus.
• Experience in plant operation and water/steam chemistry.
• Experience with cycle chemistry for subcritical, high pressure boiler chemistry including All Volatile Treatment and Oxygenated Treatment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit and water treatment chemistry performance, identify issues and provide technical advice.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, sampling, and analysis to ensure parameters stay within limits.
• Lead investigations into water/steam chemistry performance and technologies assessing risk and benefits.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance to share insights and support improvements.
• Provide troubleshooting for water treatment systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Develop and review procedures supporting best practice, compliance and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous substances handling and disposal.
• Maintain records and documentation for quality, health and safety.

Skills

Industrial chemistry

Water treatment

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

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.

Please note that this is a full‑time, permanent opportunity based at our Huntly site, with a requirement to be onsite Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

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.