Plant Engineer at HR Connect Limited

Morrinsville, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plant Maintenance Strategies, Budget Management, Asset Integrity, Regulatory Compliance, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Incident Investigation, Capital Projects, Statutory Requirements, Team Mentoring, Technical Expertise, Safety Management System, Cost-Effective Outcomes, Continuous Improvement, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, Communication

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Evonik Peroxide Ltd is part of an international industrial group with manufacturing and distribution units throughout the world. They are a recognised leader in specialty chemical applications. Their unique New Zealand site manufactures Hydrogen Peroxide and is the only facility in NZ that does so. They supply products into the pulp and paper, mining, wool scouring and distributor channels along with other sectors and the New Zealand plant prides itself in being a dynamic operation. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to take ownership of the technical care, integrity, and performance of our plant at an upper-tier Major Hazard Facility (MHF). This critical role ensures the plant operates safely, reliably, and in full compliance with statutory and company requirements. You will lead plant maintenance strategies, manage operating and capital maintenance budgets, oversee plant turnarounds, and act as a key technical resource across the business. Key Responsibilities Ensure safe, reliable plant operation by managing major maintenance activities, plant turnarounds, and aging assets Plan, prioritise, and manage operating and capital maintenance budgets to deliver cost-effective outcomes Oversee the risk-based inspection (RBI) programme, ensuring asset integrity and regulatory compliance Fulfil delegated responsibilities under the MHF Safety Management System, including maintenance of safety-critical assets Lead and support incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives Plan and deliver small capital projects to improve plant reliability, safety, and economic performance Maintain strong working relationships with regulatory bodies (e.g. WorkSafe) Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements Mentor and support production and maintenance teams to build capability and drive plant improvements Provide technical expertise to support projects, maintenance, production, and customer support teams Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering 5–10 years’ experience in chemical production, plant maintenance, and project management Strong understanding of risk-based inspections, asset integrity, and regulatory compliance Proven experience managing maintenance budgets and capital works Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills Team-oriented leader with experience mentoring and developing personnel Experience with SAP highly regarded Additional Information What’s on Offer Key technical leadership role within a Major Hazard Facility Opportunity to influence plant safety, reliability, and long-term performance Competitive salary with many benefits included like Southern Cross health care, superannuation at 10% gross, potential to earn annual bonus, health and wellbeing incentives just to name a few. Supportive, safety-focused working environment How to Apply If you are a driven Plant Engineer looking to play a pivotal role in a complex, high-risk operating environment, we welcome your application through our HR partner, HR Connect Limited. Job Category: Engineering

Responsibilities

The Plant Engineer will ensure safe, reliable plant operation by managing major maintenance activities, plant turnarounds, and aging assets while planning and prioritizing operating and capital maintenance budgets. Key duties include overseeing the risk-based inspection program and fulfilling delegated responsibilities under the Major Hazard Facility Safety Management System.