Mechanical Fitter (Manapōuri)

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Meridian Energy is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join the Manapōuri Hydro Power Station team, focusing on scheduled maintenance, on-site projects and fault response with a 9 day fortnight and a boat commute from a remote location. You’ll need a Trade or Advanced Trade Cert in Mechanical Trades, experience with heavy rotating plant and fault finding control systems, plus good maintenance management and computer literacy. A current driver’s license and a demonstrated commitment to Health and Safety are essential; hydro generation experience is a bonus. The package includes a competitive salary, wellbeing and life insurance, enhanced leave, KiwiSaver, and relocation support, plus comprehensive training. To apply, tell us why you’re a fit and highlight your safety mindset and readiness to learn; Meridian welcomes diverse applicants and values potential and passion.

Company Description

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā  

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun   

This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating 100% of our energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. 

Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating power from 100% renewable sources—wind, water, and sun! 

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing 

Based out of our Manapōuri Hydro Power Station, this role focuses on executing scheduled maintenance works and assisting with projects on-site to ensure the continued reliability of our hydro generation assets.  

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be on the front line of our maintenance delivery and fault response capability by: 

• Responding to faults and emergencies

• Undertaking maintenance projects when required

• Effectively investigating and resolving faults

• Planning and preparing the job, execution and reporting

• Actively identifying hazards and risks, following all safety procedures and reporting them
  accordingly

• Achieving and maintaining the competencies necessary to hold access permits, apply and
  remove safety isolations and operate plant under remote supervision from our Control
  Centre

• Promoting continuous improvement and processes through applying innovative ideas and
  actions

• Using your skills to ensure all work is undertaken safely, accurately, and on time

If you already have experience in these areas, that’s fantastic! If not, don’t worry – we’ll provide training and support to help you develop the skills and certifications you need. What matters most is your commitment to safety, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for being part of our team. 

Meridian is a NZ-wide operation and there may be the requirement of short periods of travel to suit the operational needs of the business. Additionally, the role involves reactive maintenance and monitoring outside of normal working hours on a rostered basis once trained. 

This is an on-site role, working a 9-day fortnight with regular working hours. Given the remote location of our Manapōuri site, your commute includes travel by boat before your start time.  

Financial support for relocation is provided.

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer    

• An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts from a number of partnerships 

• Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind   

• enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave 

• life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!) 

• enhanced KiwiSaver contributions 

• access to the Meridian employee share scheme 

• excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there!  

• award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it 

• employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts 

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring 

• Trade or Advanced Trade Cert in Mechanical Trades 

• Experience in heavy rotating plant maintenance 

• Experience in fault finding control systems 

• Understanding of maintenance management systems + sound computer literacy skills 

• Current Driver’s License 

• Ability to work within a team or individually 

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety practices 

• Experience in Hydro generation is a bonus but not essential! 

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now   

All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!  

We encourage you to apply for this role — even if you don’t meet every requirement. At Meridian, we value diverse perspectives and believe that potential, passion, and a willingness to grow are really important. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!  

To view the full Position Description please click here. 

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us?     

We help reduce carbon emissions and support communities in doing the same, supplying electricity to over 400,000 homes, businesses, and farms through Meridian and Powershop.  

• At Meridian, we embrace diversity and inclusion, knowing that different perspectives make us stronger. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work, creating a welcoming and empowering environment for all. 

• Be gutsy, be in the waka, and be a good human – our three principles. We work hard and celebrate connection through quizzes, morning teas, and cultural events, both in person and virtually.  

• Sustainability is in our DNA. We proudly support KidsCan and Kākāpō Recovery and work side-by-side with our generation communities.  

If you’ve any questions, please email [email protected]. We're committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we’re more than happy to help.   

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