Instrumentation Maintainer (Electrician)

Join our clients team as an Instrumentation Maintainer and play a key role in keeping critical generation assets running safely and efficiently. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on team player who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and contributing to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

Perform instrumentation maintenance, fault finding, troubleshooting, and repairs; Support the reliability and performance of generation plant assets; Assist with electrical, mechanical, and general plant maintenance activities when required; Identify issues, take ownership, and implement practical solutions; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and asset reliability projects; Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and operational performance; Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance team to keep the plant operating efficiently

Requirements

EWRB Registration with a current practising electrical licence; 3-5 years' plant operations, process control, or maintenance experience within a manufacturing or heavy process industry; Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and deliver results under pressure; Excellent communication and computer skills; A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and help across multiple disciplines; Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand; All candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test

Nice to have

Instrumentation and Control qualification; Hazardous Area qualifications and experience; Experience maintaining geothermal or hydro generation assets; Previous supervisory experience; Knowledge of asset management and operations within the energy industry

Benefits

Work on critical infrastructure within New Zealand's energy sector; Diverse, hands-on maintenance work across instrumentation and plant systems; Ongoing training and development opportunities; Support to gain additional qualifications and broaden your technical capability; A collaborative team culture that values safety, ownership, learning, and teamwork; The opportunity to work with experienced professionals who support each other's success; Join a team where your initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to pitch in will be valued every day