Mechanical Pipeline Technician - Specialist Trades

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Clarus is seeking a Mechanical Pipeline Technician to join the Specialist Trades team on site in New Plymouth. The role delivers high quality mechanical maintenance on the gas transmission network, supports construction phases, assists with hot tapping and isolations, maintains valves, aids pipeline construction and commissioning, and participates in 24/7 on-call emergencies with site controller responsibilities. It’s a field heavy role across the motu, often remote, and can be solo or in small teams. You should be mechanically minded with a relevant trade, understand drawings and isolations, hold a clean driver's licence, and embrace continuous improvement and mentoring. To apply, tailor your CV to gas pipeline maintenance and emergency response, highlight stakeholder collaboration, and submit before 1 March 2026.

Company Description

Join the Firstgas crew and fill your workday with good energy, great people and a ton of awesome perks.

Mātau roopu ake (About us)

At Clarus you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, First Renewables, 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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi (About the position)

We’re looking for a Mechanical Pipeline Technician to bring some good energy to our Specialist Trades team.  This is a fantastic role for someone who loves getting out and about, interacting with a range of stakeholders and working on assets of national significance.

• Undertake high quality mechanical maintenance services on our gas transmission network.
• Take charge and get involved in site operations during the construction phase of station or pipeline maintenance, installation, repairs and modifications.
• Provide mechanical support to Hot Tapping, Isolations and other pipeline intervention activities.
• Provide routine and non-routine valve maintenance and repair services.
• Assist with operational services such as pipeline construction, pigging and commissioning.
• Maintaining and testing of instrumentation and control system tubing.
• Participate in the 24/7 On-Call roster and emergency response.
• Provide first response to emergency situations.  Act as Site Controller for emergencies

This role works as part of a team working across the motu.  This role works in remote locations, either independently or as part of a small team.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe (About you)

As well as being an awesome team member who brings a 'can do' attitude and good energy to everything you do, you'll also leverage your relationship management skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

You are mechanically minded with a relevant trade qualification to match (such as mechanical, fitter/turner, automative or plant maintenance trades).  You’ll have an understanding of technical drawings, isolations and isolating plant.  

An ability to work independently, self-manage, prioritise and proactively communicate is important, along with a full, clean driver's licence.   You strive for continuous improvement, developing yourself and others as you share your experiences, particularly with apprentices and your hoamahi.  

We're all about finding the right person and supporting you to grow your career. 

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou (What’s in it for you) 

Yes, the ad says we’re after a Mechanical Pipeline Technician, but we know you’re more than the job you do. At Clarus you’ll get the flexibility, support and encouragement to thrive in all parts of your life. Over and above our competitive pay, you’ll enjoy perks including extra leave entitlements, free health insurance, and an award-winning wellness programme. You can expect your hard work, professionalism and performance to be valued and rewarded. We’ll support your enthusiasm to step up with training and development programmes, and you’ll get to work with other great people in a safe, healthy environment.

He aha e hiahia ana koe ki te mahi (What you need to do)

If you want to fill your workday with good energy, then this is the job you’ve been looking for. Click the button below before applications close on 1 March 2026.