Senior Hydro Mechanical Engineer – Asset & Ops Leader

Contact Energy; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance cover

Generous leave

Contact Shares

Home setup & wellbeing allowance

Parental leave policy

Job summary

Contact Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical to support safe and efficient operation of hydro generation assets in Canterbury. You will provide technical judgement across asset management, maintenance strategies, and project delivery.

The role involves coordinating capital and operating projects and guiding asset lifecycle decisions. The ideal candidate brings experience with heavy industrial or power generation environments, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach,

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy industrial or power generation environments.
• Strong analytical skills and sound engineering judgement.
• Professional registration and eng. institution membership are valuable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, reliable, and economical operation of hydro generation assets.
• Coordinate Opex and Capex projects.
• Investigate plant issues and guide long-term asset management plans.
• Contribute to asset management strategies and maintenance planning.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Rotating equipment

Asset lifecycle management

Job description

Contact Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical to support safe and efficient operation of hydro generation assets in Canterbury. You will provide technical judgement across asset management, maintenance strategies, and project delivery.

The role involves coordinating capital and operating projects and guiding asset lifecycle decisions. The ideal candidate brings experience with heavy industrial or power generation environments, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach,