angle-right Job no: 579274
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Dannevirke
Categories: Maintenance, Construction, Civil Engineering

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 12,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

We are seeking an exceptional Asset Engineer to join our Dannevirke based team and help us to deliver!

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of this high performing team in Dannevirke as an Asset Engineer. Reporting to the Asset Manager, this role is responsible for the planning, operational management and delivery of the forward works programme of renewals, determining effective maintenance programmes and contributing to the strategies that drive them.

About the role:
As the Asset Engineer you will provide support to the Asset Manager, the Operations, Technical Services teams as well as internal and external supply partners as one collaborative group. You will be well supported by an experienced team who work across various contracts.

You will find yourself performing tasks such as but not limited to:

• Managing the processes associated with the provision of data and condition collection including inspiring a team of inspectors
• Data analysis, treatment selection and the development of the forward works programmes this includes asset inventory and database management and oversight of data quality
• Work with operational staff to ensure maintenance intervention strategies are followed and decisions are made with a "best for network" approach
• Training and developing the supplier team in the use of asset management processes and tools

About you
You will ideally have a passion for the civil construction industry and a tertiary Engineering qualification (or equivalent). You'll also bring with you proven industry experience and knowledge but experience in advanced asset management will be advantageous. You'll also have in your skills toolkit:

• Experience and skills in asset management and/or data management software and the ability to understand and translate large amounts of data to usable information - as a minimum proven experience in Microsoft Excel and/or Access.
• The ability to follow set processes and instructions with a high attention to detail
• Superior communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues in a clear and rigorous manner to maximize impact - this is a budding leadership role, a perfect place to start out people leadership
• Proven ability to manage multifaceted supplier/service provider relationships and develop effective working relationships

Benefits
A role with us can enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation.