Mechanical Fitter (Mid Waitaki)

Meridian Energy; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual leave

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Employee share scheme

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Meridian Energy is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to support on-site maintenance at Mid Waitaki hydro stations (Benmore, Aviemore, Waitaki). You will respond to faults, perform maintenance projects, and work with heavy rotating plant equipment. The role requires fault finding, safety discipline, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Relocation is supported, with a rostered schedule that may include after-hours work to ensure continuous generation reliability.

Qualifications

• Trade certification in mechanical trades is required.
• Experience maintaining heavy rotating plant and related systems.
• Fault finding on control systems and commissioning.
• Good computer literacy and maintenance management familiarity.
• Current valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to faults and emergencies to secure plant reliability.
• Undertake maintenance projects as required across assets.
• Repair, maintain, and install heavy rotating plant equipment.
• Investigate and resolve faults efficiently.
• Plan, prepare, execute and report on jobs with accuracy.
• Identify hazards and follow safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Heavy rotating equipment

Fault finding

Control systems

Maintenance planning

Safety practices

Team and solo work

Digital literacy

Education

Trade or Advanced Trade Cert in Mechanical Trades

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun

This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa's largest renewable electricity producer, generating 100% of our energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā.

Together, our two brands,MeridianandPowershopretail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand.Nowthat'sapretty impressivecombo!

Job Description

Based out of our Mid Waitaki Hydro Power Stations, Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki (near Twizel), this role focuses on executing maintenance works and assisting with projects on-site to ensure the continued reliability of our hydro generation assets.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be on the front line of our maintenance delivery and fault response capability by:

Responding to faults and emergencies

Undertaking maintenance projects when required

Repairing, maintaining, and installing heavy rotating plant equipment, and other associated equipment used for the generation of renewable hydro-electricity

Effectively investigating and resolving faults

Planning and preparing the job, execution and reporting

Actively identifying hazards and risks, following all safety procedures and reporting them accordingly

Achieving and maintaining the competencies necessary to hold access permits, apply and remove safety isolations and operate plant under remote supervision from our Control Centre

Promoting continuous improvement and processes through applying innovative ideas and actions

Being flexible and adaptable with ways of working as generation requirements change

Using your skills to ensure all work is undertaken safely, accurately, and on time.

Meridian is a NZ-wide operation and there may be the requirement of short periods of travel to suit the operational needs of the business. Additionally, the role involves reactive maintenance and monitoring outside of normal working hours on a rostered basis once trained.

This is an on-site role (relocation is supported) with regular working hours and an opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight if this is something you're interested in.

Qualifications

Trade or Advanced Trade Cert in Mechanical Trades

Experience in heavy rotating plant maintenance

Experience in fault finding control systems

Understanding of maintenance management systems + sound computer literacy skills

Current Driver's License

Ability to work within a team or individually

Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety practices

Experience in Hydro generation is a bonus but not essential!

Additional Information

An attractive and competitive salary package that's reviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts from a number of partnerships

Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind

enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave

life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won't need!)

enhanced KiwiSaver contributions

access to the Meridian employee share scheme

excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there!

award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it

employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts

We see energy as mauri the life force that connects people and place. Joining Meridian means contributing to kaitiakitanga, caring for the environment and future generations while empowering communities to flourish.

We're a team that believes in being in the waka together supporting each other, celebrating our wins, and learning from our challenges. You'll be encouraged to show tū maia, to be bold, curious, and authentic in your mahi, and to practice rangatiratanga by leading with integrity and purpose, no matter your role.

At Meridian, we embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone feels like they belong, are welcomed, feel valued, and feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We want all our people to be the best that they can be, so we make sure that there's room for everyone to be exactly who they are, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including individuals with disabilities, diverse health needs, and those who identify as neurodiverse, because we believe our differences make us stronger. We believe that fun is good for you, and we make sure that our office vibe reflects that. We support each other and celebrate our successes.

If you've got any general enquiries, please email [e-mail] . We're committed to being accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we're more than happy to help.

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