Mechanical Plant Maintainer – Power Generation

Genesis Energy; Lake Tekapo; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross insurance

Power discounts

KiwiSaver match

Flexible working

Wellbeing allowance

Career development

Job summary

Genesis Energy in Tekapo is seeking a skilled mechanical tradesperson to maintain and repair heavy industrial plant across Tekapo A and Tekapo B, delivering safe, reliable operations. You will join a four-days-on, four-days-off dayshift roster and support continuous improvements at the Tekapo site.

With a Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent and strong fault-finding ability, you’ll use CMMS like Maximo/SAP to log work, participate in safety programs, and contribute to a proactive asset

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining heavy industrial or mechanical plant within related industries.
• Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent with strong fault-finding skills.
• Experience with CMMS and safety/permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical assets across Tekapo power stations, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently
• Diagnose mechanical faults, implement corrective actions, and support preventative maintenance programs
• Use CMMS to capture plant knowledge, log defects, record time on tasks, and manage materials
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, including procedures, PM Work Orders, drawings, and specs
• Support asset management plan with site checks and enhancements
• Ensure safety, quality and efficient use of resources on all work activities

Skills

Heavy industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

CMMS (Maximo/SAP)

Rotating equipment experience

Driver's licence

Permit-to-work & safety

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Genesis Energy in Tekapo is seeking a skilled mechanical tradesperson to maintain and repair heavy industrial plant across Tekapo A and Tekapo B, delivering safe, reliable operations. You will join a four-days-on, four-days-off dayshift roster and support continuous improvements at the Tekapo site.

With a Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent and strong fault-finding ability, you’ll use CMMS like Maximo/SAP to log work, participate in safety programs, and contribute to a proactive asset