Project Supervisor

Omexom New Zealand; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life & Disability Cover

KiwiSaver Contributions

Enhanced Parental Leave

Birthday Leave

Long Service Rewards

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Project Supervisor for our Distribution Maintenance Services team in Albany. You will assemble work packs, assist drafting switching schedules and material picklists, and provide on-site supervision and coordination of power outages to deliver reliable service.

Key responsibilities include planning project activities with managers and teams, developing cost-effective methods compliant with safety standards, scheduling resources, guiding technical staff, and

Qualifications

• A trade qualification in Distribution is essential.
• A live line qualification and/or tertiary qualification at a polytechnic is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in distribution network installation and maintenance.
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements for the carrying out of all prescribed electrical work.
• Sound computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, design teams, customers, and technical staff.
• Develop and implement cost-effective engineering methods and procedures that comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Schedule resources and manage technical project work in alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technical staff to maintain productivity and foster positive industrial relations.
• Assist in scoping, estimating, and pricing of Purchase Order (PO) projects.
• Support Project Managers with progress claims, scope change assessments, and preparation of technical reports.
• Identify and assess project risks to prevent outages, equipment damage, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of inspection and test plans (ITPs), job packs, and commissioning documentation.
• Monitor and track costs associated with job-specific plant and equipment on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications and performance standards.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to the terms of the Contract Agreement for both Omexom and the customer.

Skills

Trade qualification (Distribution)

Live line qualification

Polytechnic qualification

Distribution network installation

Electrical regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Polytechnic qualification in electrical distribution

Live line qualification (preferred)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Based in Albany
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Monday – Friday

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Project Supervisorrole in our Distribution Maintenance Services Business Unitjust for you! In this position, assembling work packs for customer delivery, assisting in the drafting of switching schedules and material picklists, and providing on-site supervision and coordination of power outages, making a real impact.

The successful candidate will work on key responsibilities like:

• Plan and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, design teams, customers, and technical staff.
• Develop and implement cost-effective engineering methods and procedures that comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Schedule resources and manage technical project work in alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technical staff to maintain productivity and foster positive industrial relations.
• Assist in scoping, estimating, and pricing of Purchase Order (PO) projects.
• Support Project Managers with progress claims, scope change assessments, and preparation of technical reports.
• Identify and assess project risks to prevent outages, equipment damage, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of inspection and test plans (ITPs), job packs, and commissioning documentation.
• Monitor and track costs associated with job-specific plant and equipment on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications and performance standards.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to the terms of the Contract Agreement for both Omexom and the customer.

Qualifications and Skills

• A trade qualification in Distribution is essential.
• A live line qualification and/or tertiary qualification at a polytechnic is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in distribution network installation and maintenance.
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements for the carrying out of all prescribed electrical work.
• Sound computer skills

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.