LPG Project Engineer - Southern

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Clarus is seeking a LPG Project Engineer to join Rockgas in the Southern region, based onsite in Christchurch with occasional travel. You’ll provide technical leadership across LPG storage, distribution and reticulation assets, lead bulk tank installs and site upgrades, and safeguard asset integrity, safety and regulatory compliance while partnering with operations, regulators and contractors to drive continuous improvement. The role suits a practical, solutions focused engineer with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, solid project management and contractor management skills, and a customer centred approach. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight LPG or gas infrastructure projects, demonstrate measurable outcomes and stakeholder engagement, and note willingness to travel; apply early before 24 July 2026 or contact Rowan Smith or Jacqui Cummack for a full job description.

Company Description

What is our story?

Clarus safely delivers the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. From small beginnings in Taranaki, our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy.  Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project,and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending.  We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Job Description

Put your good energy to work

At Clarus, we're helping deliver the energy New Zealand relies on every day. Through Rockgas, we own and operate a nationwide LPG network that supports homes, businesses and communities across the country.

We're looking for a LPG Project Engineer to join our LPG Engineering team. This is a varied role where you'll combine engineering expertise, project delivery and asset stewardship to help keep our LPG infrastructure safe, reliable and fit for the future.

The role

Reporting to the Manager, LPG Engineering, you'll provide technical leadership across Rockgas' LPG storage, distribution and reticulation assets. You'll work closely with operations teams, contractors, customers and regulators to deliver projects, maintain critical infrastructure and drive continuous improvement across our network.

Key areas of focus:

• Asset Integrity and Reliability - Ensuring LPG assets remain safe, compliant and reliable through effective maintenance, asset management and engineering support.
• Project Delivery and Infrastructure Development - Leading bulk tank installations, site upgrades and engineering projects from design through to delivery.
• Safety, Risk and Compliance -Supporting regulatory compliance, risk management, incident investigations and Major Hazard Facility activities.
• Stakeholder and Contractor Management - Working alongside contractors, customers, regulators and industry partners to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Technical Leadership and Continuous Improvement - Providing specialist engineering advice while improving standards, procedures and asset performance across the business.

This is a Southern region role that will require travel from time to time.

Qualifications

About you:

You'll be a practical, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys managing projects, solving technical challenges and building strong relationships. You'll bring:

• Relevant engineering, mechanical or technical qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in utilities, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing or other regulated environments
• Proven project management experience
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management capability
• Knowledge of health, safety and engineering compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability

Experience with LPG, gas infrastructure, pressure equipment or Major Hazard Facilities would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working at Clarus

At Clarus you’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. Alongside your competitive salary you’ll get a whole host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. We’ll also fuel your professional development and help you build the career you want in an environment where you can flourish, surrounded by great colleagues.

Join Our Amazing Team

Want a career where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded? Want to work where you’re supported to succeed and surrounded by great people? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on 24 July 2026 or get in touch with Rowan Smith on [email protected] or Jacqui Cummack on [email protected] for a copy of the full job description.

We will be processing and progressing applications as they come in so make sure you get yours in early.