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Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi's than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand. We are seeking a maintenance professional with an experienced Mechanical background to become an integral part of our team that maintains, operates, manages, and continuously improves our hydro generation assets. This role is looking for a person who can apply their mechanical experience to maintain our hydro generation and ancillary plant. You will need to problem solve diverse problems in a changing and safety conscious environment. There will be opportunities to grow and develop in a range of diverse skills such as planning and scheduling while putting their own experience into action within the open minded, agile site team. This role predominantly looks after our Hydro Maraetai / Arapuni Generation stations where you will be the subject matter expert, finding long term solutions to problems, providing quality assurance, contractor supervision while ensuring maximised plant performance, enabling Mercury to be the best electrical generator. Mercury's structure enables people in the same role at different locations to share and connect with professionals of the same interests to learn from. You'll join a close-knit team who value supporting each other and putting safety first. Key responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot and problem solve plant issues, executing reactive maintenance tasks
• Supervision of Mercury mechanical maintenance staff and contractors
• Use Risk Assessments to plan long term maintenance
• Identify, share and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion a world class attitude to health and safety

We are looking for:

• Plant operations / Process control or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy process industry
• Maintenance and/or operation of hydro power stations (advantageous)
• Knowledge in the energy industry particularly related to asset management and operations (advantageous)
• Skills in the use of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems), contractor management and technical troubleshooting
• Enthusiasm and passion for a job well done
• Experience with steam turbines and/or major hazard facilities (MHF) would be an advantage.

Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):

• Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
• $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
• A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
• Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
• The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
• Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
• Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
• Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
• Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued. At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. A full position description is available below. Applications close Monday, 3rd February at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly. Unfortunately applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered. Reference # 38502 Posted 20 Jan 2025 Closing 03 Feb 2025 17:00 Location(s) Waikato Expertise Hydro, Maintenance Technicians, Operations #J-18808-Ljbffr