Senior Hydro Mechanical Engineer - Asset Reliability Leader

Contact Energy

Christchurch

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

28 hours ago
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Great leadership
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Free health insurance
Better-than-average leave
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Home setup allowance
Parental leave policy
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Job summary

Contact Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical to support the safe, reliable operation of our hydro generation assets in New Zealand. This hands-on role shapes asset management, maintenance strategies, and project delivery, working with asset, operations, and project teams to keep plant performance at its best.

You will balance big picture thinking with practical problem-solving, coordinating Opex and Capex projects, investigating plant issues, and guiding long-term asset lifecycle

Qualifications

  • Relevant engineering qualification and experience in heavy industrial or power generation environments.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and asset lifecycle management.
  • Experience coordinating projects and supporting investigations; professional registration adds value.

Responsibilities

  • Support safe, reliable operation of hydro generation assets.
  • Contribute to asset management strategies and maintenance planning.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
  • Guide project delivery and decision-making.

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Asset management
Project coordination
Condition monitoring
Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering qualification
Professional registration

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

Contact Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical to support the safe, reliable operation of our hydro generation assets in New Zealand. This hands-on role shapes asset management, maintenance strategies, and project delivery, working with asset, operations, and project teams to keep plant performance at its best.

You will balance big picture thinking with practical problem-solving, coordinating Opex and Capex projects, investigating plant issues, and guiding long-term asset lifecycle

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