angle-right Job no: 585189
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Tauranga
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Leadership, Trades, Project Management

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 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated Utilities services. Our commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Downer Automation is the EICA delivery arm of Downer New Zealand. We are in the growth phase of building capacity and capability on the back of number of very large contract wins in Water, Utilities, IOT and EICA sectors. This team has been built on being New Zealand's largest provider of Water Services, Radio and Telemetry and IOT services and a recognised industry leader and we are using this base to continue to grow. We use a full suite of products to create innovative solutions providing high-quality services to our clients.

With business growth and success, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Electrical Project Engineer to join our Automation team based in Tauranga/WBOP.

What we offer:

• Career development with New Zealand's largest Utilities provider
• Excellent remuneration
• A comprehensive employee benefits package
• A real focus on a safe work environment
• Tools of trade motor vehicle
• A varied, challenging role. Where else can you find an opportunity like this?

About the role:

Reporting to the Contract Manager you will be responsible for working within a team of electricians to deliver outstanding quality, service and performance to our clients related to Water and Utilities assets, maintenance, upgrades & Capital works. The opportunity to be mentored and to mentor so as to develop yourself and others. This is a wide-ranging Engineering management role that involves working with electrical, instrumentation, Control and Automation assets. Key duties include Design, Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Commissioning and Documentation of water and wastewater electrical assets and utilities assets.

About You:

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Electrical Engineer, National Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Registered Electrician for Registration.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly
• An innovative and technically inclined mind
• A strong attention to detail
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Solid computer skills and exposure to a wide variety of computer applications
• A current driver licence

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.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 585189 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered.

Advertised: 08 Nov 2021 New Zealand Daylight Time
Applications close: