Reliability & Condition Monitoring Technician

Thornton Tomasetti; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Reliability & Condition Monitoring Engineer for the Pokeno, Waikato site in New Zealand. The role focuses on maximizing equipment availability, extending asset life, and implementing lubrication and condition-monitoring strategies to support safe, cost-effective operations.

You will execute maintenance activities, monitor equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvements across lubrication programs while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Level 4 trade qualification in mechanical or electrical.
• Minimum 1 year experience in engineering, project management or related field.
• ISO qualification in vibration analyst category 1 or higher preferred.
• Strong delivery skills and project execution.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and reliability activities per Maintenance Management Program.
• Support equipment reliability and availability targets at site.
• Identify deterioration, defects and failure risks before downtime.
• Contribute to root-cause investigations for equipment failures.
• Conduct planned condition and lubrication activities and maintain records.

Skills

Delivery skills

Communication

Project execution

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Trade qualification (Level 4)

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Reliability & Condition Monitoring Engineer for the Pokeno, Waikato site in New Zealand. The role focuses on maximizing equipment availability, extending asset life, and implementing lubrication and condition-monitoring strategies to support safe, cost-effective operations.

You will execute maintenance activities, monitor equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvements across lubrication programs while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.