Senior Engineering Officer (Electrical and Control Systems)

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Senior Engineering Officer (Electrical and Control Systems)

Join us at New Plymouth District Council! Who are we? - Ko wai mātou? New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is dedicated to serving our community and enhancing the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit here. We are guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to fostering partnerships that respect and celebrate our district's rich cultural heritage. Through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we aim to deliver exceptional services and initiatives that support our vision of building a thriving, connected, and future-focused district. At NPDC, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity, and progress. The opportunity - Te āheinga New Plymouth District Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineering Officer (Electrical and Control Systems) to join our dynamic Three Waters team. This role is pivotal in providing expert electrical and control systems support to the Three Waters service delivery and other operational teams across New Plymouth, South Taranaki, and Stratford District Councils. Responsibilities include:

1. Project management of electrical and control systems for New Plymouth, South Taranaki, and Stratford District Councils, including providing detailed design, scope of works, and advising Project Managers on appropriate equipment.
2. Electrical and instrumentation consulting with NPDC Project Managers on electrical design processes; safety in design, risk analysis, attendance in HAZOP meetings, specifying equipment. Responsible for root cause analysis, 5Why, and failure mode evaluation analysis.
3. Programming advanced software for automation, supervision, control, and alarming management equipment.
4. Knowledge of EIC best practice maintenance procedures and fault finding.
5. Primarily responsible for reactive maintenance and support.
6. Commissioning of pump stations and water and wastewater equipment.
7. Responsible for backup power supply (e.g., generators, UPS, and ATS in CC, WW, WTP, STDC).
8. Auditing JSEA's and PTW's for contract electricians/instrumentation techs.
9. Providing and inputting as-built information for asset data collection.
10. Liaising with SCADA Engineer.
11. Collaboration with E and CS Lead to enable better technical decision-making.
12. Technical support to other Three Waters teams and Council CCO's.
13. Electrical Registration as defined by the Electricity Regulations 2007, or NZCE Electrical/Instrumentation.
14. Expertise in instrumentation, electrical, and automated process control systems.
15. Full clean driver's licence.

What we offer - Ngā ratonga At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff. This includes the following:

• Solid career pathways.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Personal and professional growth.
• 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture, and recognition.

You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with a salary of between $103,138 and $111,159. We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time. Applications close on Sunday, 2 March 2025. Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity. Apply now and help us shape the future of New Plymouth!#J-18808-Ljbffr