Dam Surveillance at Meridian Energy

Twizel, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dam Surveillance, Condition Monitoring, Data Acquisition, Asset Management, Health And Safety Management, Emergency Response, Field Observations, Instrumentation Monitoring, Civil Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Utilities

Description

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 energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. Together, our two brands, Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand. Now that’s a pretty impressive combo! Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing We are recruiting for someone to conduct Dam Surveillance of our dam assets. You’ll play a crucial role in the management of New Zealand’s most iconic hydro generation dam and civil assets. Your skills will ensure the integrity and reliability of vital generation infrastructure, and your attention to detail and awareness will ensure that condition monitoring and surveillance is effective, supporting sustainable energy generation while safeguarding communities and the environment. You’ll contribute to the delivery of Meridian’s Dam Safety Management System and to Dam Safety Regulation Compliance. This includes: Undertaking dam surveillance activities. Collecting visual field observations Data acquisition through physical instrumentation and digital monitoring systems. Ensure data is accurate and uploaded in a timely manner. Assisting with surveillance data queries and response Assisting with dam maintenance and emergency response. Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring We need an enthusiastic and diligent individual with an eye for detail, and an understanding of the bigger picture when it comes to dam safety and asset management. You’ll collaborate across teams to ensure integrity of surveillance data, managing H&S, and assisting in surveillance queries and dam safety incidents and emergencies. The role is suited to someone who is practical, hands on, and enjoys spending time in the field. Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer We value work/life balance, so our WFH and flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer: An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts from several 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 A one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed) 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! 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 got 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. 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. Advertising closes Monday 18th May.

Responsibilities

Conduct dam surveillance and condition monitoring of hydro generation assets to ensure infrastructure integrity. Collect visual and digital data to support the Dam Safety Management System and regulatory compliance.