New Zealand Engineering Jobs

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Electricity Transmission Engineers
Wellington and Auckland
03/10
Multiple roles for Engineers with significant experience working in energy market fields or for an electricity transmission utility.
Roles include:
Senior Transmission Lines Field Engineers
Senior Development Engineers -Lines
Market Systems and Transmission Applications(MSTA) Solution Designer
Power System Coordinators
Contact paula.mccashin@hudson.com for more information.

Operation Manager
Auckland
03/10 
As the largest player in their sector, our client is focused on the development of high performing teams and increasing operational performance through manufacturing excellence methodologies and capital investment.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager highly regarded for their manufacturing and engineering management expertise and proven site operations management competencies.  Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide operational leadership across two North Island facilities, developing and implementing long-term operational strategies which will include capital investment and process improvement programmes, and introduction of plant automation, production efficiency and optimisation initiatives.
As a high performing Operations Manager you will have proven success in building and managing cohesive teams whilst leading major operational improvement projects. Your track record within an industrial manufacturing environment (eg from packaging, print or other complex FMCG environments) has resulted in positive bottom line results, fostered by your positive and inclusive style which promotes employee participation. Your base qualifications will be supported by further business related studies (DipBus or MBA) as part of your own personal development plan. 
To find out more regarding this exceptional opportunity please quote job YH3417EM2 in the subject heading of your email when forwarding your CV to careers@lawsonwilliams.co.nz  

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 
03/10
This is an excellent opportunity to transfer either your consulting engineering experience into an industrial environment and/or to develop your career by gaining higher level project engineering and management responsibility. The role is broad based within this well respected leading New Zealand manufacturing organisation providing long term career development, constant challenge and leading edge technology.
The Electrical and Instrumentation team are responsible for the development and evaluation of significant projects across this major manufacturing site including power reticulation, automation systems (DCS and PLC), operator interfaces and instrumentation. You will develop the project scope, evaluate relevant technologies, create tenders, approve design and contract proposals and liaise with consultants and internal engineering teams through to the completion of projects. This will require an ability to use best practice project management techniques to achieve the predetermined objectives of scope, quality, time and cost.
The successful applicants must have a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering with experience in some of the following: distributed control systems and PLC s, instrumentation and process measurement, AC drives and power distribution.
In addition, you must collate and analyse information, drive ongoing continuous improvement, make decisions and communicate clearly. You will need the ability to adapt to a changing work environment with professionalism, project planning and problem solving skills, and the commitment to deliver outstanding results.
Please quote Job JAL3373EM2 in the subject heading of your email when forwarding your CV to careers@lawsonwilliams.co.nz

Reliability Engineer
Bay of Plenty
03/10 
With a strong commitment to Reliability, our client has a manufacturing operation which is a leader in its field in New Zealand.  The plant is undergoing an extensive upgrade, so this is an exciting time for a maintenance specialist to join the business. 
With the mandate to continue to transform the organisation Reliability to a fully proactive/preventative focus, you will improve equipment performance and output plus lower operating costs.  Reporting to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager, key accountabilities include: maximising plant availability and OEE, ensuring the continuity of services/utilities and driving a culture of TPM through the business.
With the ability to develop a 'think strategically', you will offer a track record in systematic and planned maintenance initiatives, predictive/preventative techniques, and implementing a road map of improvements.  An inspirational attitude, credibility and highly effective communication skills are crucial.
To find out more regarding this exceptional opportunity please quote job JL3415EM2 in the subject heading of your email when forwarding your CV to careers@lawsonwilliams.co.nz

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS
Auckland and Dunedin
03/10
Get back to the roots that originally drew you to an engineering career and come join our Company and do the things you love – exploring and leading your ideas to a reality, making models, testing the limits, problem solving and finding solutions.
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd is committed to creating a Design Centre of Technical Excellence in New Zealand, based in Auckland and Dunedin.  Our team of 240 product development people provides a world-class system that will present our customers with a continuous stream of innovative, reliable products that support and enhance the competitiveness of our brands.
During 2010 there will be some exciting employment opportunities as we take our Company to a new era!
To be part of our exciting future, you need to be an inquisitive, practical, mechanically focused engineer with sound problem solving skills along with a work ethic that achieves the desired results. 
Register your details at www.careers.fisherpaykel.com and we'll let you know about our latest opportunities.

Senior Mechanical Engineer
New Plymouth
03/10
Excellent position for a packaged equipment specialists, particularly those skilled in putting together all the requirements for skid packages delivered to a large industrial project
Internationally competitive Snr salary on offer
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Lead Process Engineer
New Plymouth
03/10
We are seeking a very senior Oil & Gas professional to assist the company in dealing directly with clients to push large multimillion dollar conceptual proposals or grassroot projects over the line.
Internationally competitive Snr salary on offer
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Senior Project Manager
New Plymouth
03/10
We are looking for a senior professional who has at least 8 years of direct project experience from within a consulting or heavy industrial project delivery company.
The ideal candidate will have a strong back ground in the cement, mining or mineral extraction projects, particularly with the construction of a large manufacturing facility or heavy material handling projects
Internationally competitive Snr salary on offer
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Mechanical Engineer
New Plymouth
03/10
We are seeking an up and coming project engineer with around 3 to 5 years postgraduate experience, with a broad background within general oil and gas engineering scene, but preferably also able to design static equipment and piping  projects.
Excellent salary above the NZ consultancy norm
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Mechanical Engineer
New Plymouth
03/10
Join our Taranaki Gas Processing Plant in an environment where professional commitments and career development can be genuinely balanced with family life and non work related passions!  As a key member of our Engineering Processing team with time split between Bell Block and Kapuni, you will provide mechanical engineering services in a project focused role encompassing engineering design, technical support and project management.
With 5 years + mechanical engineering experience, you have a strong preference for project work and are familiar with design verification and engineering standards / compliance (PECPR, ASME, API, etc ... )  A solid team player with an effective communication style, you are comfortable working autonomously and owning project budgets, deadlines and interfacing with external Consultants.  Petrochem industry or pressure piping/vessel experience in general preferred, as are tertiary qualifications.
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs
 
Project Managers
Auckland and New Plymouth
03/10
 Responsible for project budget, schedule, HSE, quality and identifying and mitigating any project risks.
 Manage managerial concerns of project cost and completion, control resource allocation, monitor integration of work segments and report on project status.
 Responsible for allocated project scope and budget.
 Provide project leadership to ensure project management processes and procedures are consistently applied in the contract.
 Day-to-day management of assigned staff including training, development, mentoring and performance management.
 Maximise contract value to the company without jeopardising long term client relationships.
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Project Engineers/Senior Project Engineers
New Plymouth
03/10
 Effectively manage and achieve the assigned objectives, to ensure multi discipline engineering projects are executed in accordance with the appropriate engineering, quality, safety and environment procedures and standards to achieve project objectives within specification, time and cost.
 Responsible for assigned projects to act on behalf of TW. As such, is responsible for all technical matters, client requirements, contract administration and certification of invoices. Co-ordination with other departments, interfaces and third parties to the project.
 Responsible for obtaining, with assistance from others, cost estimates for the different phases of projects
 Maintain and develop client relationships
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Senior QA/QC Coordinator
New Plymouth
03/10
 Provision of QC Engineering/ inspection to clients for engineering construction projects both on-site and at Fabricators workshop
 Provision of QC and fabrication support to engineering disciplines within the organisation and subcontractor organisations
 Compiling, reviewing and submission of QC data packs
 Focal point where involved with project for coordinating audits /surveillance visits, action items, non-conformances and corrective action.
 Maintaining and developing fabrication and installation related QA/QC procedures
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Senior HV/LV Engineer
New Plymouth
03/10
 Assist with growing capability, with HV/LV power and generation, within the Transfield Worley organisation.
 Maintain, develop and grow relationships with customers and across the wider Transfield Worley business.
 Ensure that engineering is delivered responsibly, safely, cost effectively, on time and to the right standard.
 Capitalise on the strengths and diversity within the team to take advantage of new opportunities.
 Further develop front-end engineering capability.
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Senior Maintenance and Reliability Engineer
New Plymouth/Auckland
03/10
 Coach, promote and optimise the use of Risk and Reliability Management, Fit-For-Purpose Analysis and Root-Cause analysis methodologies and tools in all areas of engineering activities and day-to-day decision making.
 Develop and maintain strategies and procedures outlining the goals, scope, KPI criteria for the Reliability and Integrity team.  Establish workplans and team goals based on business needs, set tasks and targets and provide performance management.
 Evaluate maintenance practices and propose cost effective changes and implement agreed changes with asset management
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Construction Engineers
New Plymouth
03/10
 Planning and preparation for construction activities as part of an integrated project or maintenance team
 Co-ordination and supervision of construction activities including management of subcontractors
 Integration of construction activities with the project team, client operations, and other construction activities on site
 Management of HSE on site
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Mechanical Engineers
New Plymouth
03/10
 Assist with growing the team's capability through supporting the development of more junior engineers within the discipline.
 Maintain, develop and grow relationships with customers and across the wider Transfield Worley business.
 Ensure that engineering is delivered responsibly, safely, cost effectively, on time and to the right standard.
 Capitalise on the strengths and diversity within the team to take advantage of new opportunities.
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Electrical Engineers/I&C Engineers
New Plymouth
03/10
 Assist with growing discipline capability within the Transfield Worley organisation.
 Maintain, develop and grow relationships with customers and across the wider Transfield Worley business.
 Ensure that engineering is delivered responsibly, safely, cost effectively, on time and to the right standard.
 Capitalise on the strengths and diversity within the team to take advantage of new opportunities and to further develop front-end engineering capability.
To apply online please go to: www.taranaki.info/jobs

Engineers- electricity sector experience
Wellington/Auckland based.
Multiple roles.
Salary: Flexible
2/10
Our client has a number of New Zealand based vacancies available for talented Engineers with experience in the electricity sector.  Whether it's indoors or outdoors, on the beach or on the ski fields, on the playing field or in the garden, New Zealand offers a little something for everyone.
Current vacancies include:
Senior Transmission Lines Field Engineers
The Transmission Lines team is responsible for providing Transmission Lines engineering advice and recommendations for policies and standards development for Grid Performance.
Senior Development Engineers - Lines
This team provides end-to-end Transmission Line engineering expertise for projects, from initial investigation and project approval through to implementation and commissioning.
Senior Development Engineer- substations The responsibility of the team is to provide all Sub Stations engineering expertise on High Voltage plant including switchgear, FACTS and cable systems for projects from initial investigation and project approval through to support during the implementation phase up until commissioning.
Power System Coordinators
Coordinators are responsible for the effective real-time co-ordination of generation, transmission and demand within New Zealand's electricity market.
If you're interested in finding out more... contact paula.mccashin@hudson.com

Engineering & Technical Personnel
New Plymouth
10/09
Dare Contract Services NZ Ltd is based in New Plymouth, New Zealand with full support from our head office in Perth, Western Australia.
Dare Contract Services has provided engineering and technical personnel for all types of projects in the Oil and Gas, Mining, Infrastructure and Leading Business sectors since 1988.
We are an Australasian company and the agency of choice for sourcing experienced contract personnel or for permanent placement.
We have a selection of long term, short term, contract or staff roles on predominately medium to large-scaled projects.
We are actively searching for numerous first class Engineers and Support staff.
Job Profiles
Engineers
Drafters
Managers
Supervisors
Technical Support
Administration Support
To be successful for these roles you must have:
Oil & Gas Experience
Degree qualified 
Communication skills & effective time management
Attention to detail & commercial awareness
Please send your cover letter and CV to wayne@darecontract.co.nz

Engineers & Drafters: various positions
New Zealand
We are actively seeking:
* Designers
* Process Engineers
* Mechanical Engineers
* Civil Engineers & Designers
* Chemical Engineers
* Communication Engineers
* Electrical Engineers
For more details please visit our website at: www.darecontract.co.nz
Or send your cover letter and CV to dare@darecontract.co.nz

Engineers
New Zealand
Powerco is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with competitive remuneration and a focus on ongoing personal development.
Powerco's vision is to be New Zealand's premier lines and pipes utility, to provide a safe and reliable distribution service and to exceed customer expectations.
If you think you can help us achieve our vision, then we want to hear from you!
Visit our website for more information and to view current vacancies www.powercojobs.co.nz

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineers
Auckland
Our client is currently recruiting Geotechnical Engineers with 3 – 7 years of experience.
Your history will include technical expertise and skills in client and project management as well as the ability to work independently.  In return we will offer strong company values teamed with a variety of field and office based assignments across our multidisciplinary consultancy. Work will involve:
Design, analysis, site investigations, reporting, project management, contract documentation, construction observation and client relationships on a variety of infrastructure projects including: roads, power stations, dams, transmission lines, landfills and buildings. Work in Hamilton will also include input on rural, residential or industrial subdivisions in the Waikato area.
To apply: Tel:  0064 (09) 476 4036 or email your CV to jan@crown.co.nz quoting ref JW 7596S

Aircraft Engineers (Avionics and Electrical)
New Zealand
Aircraft engineers with at least four years experience of aircraft avionics, electrical wire harness manufacturing and installation, electrical workshops or C-130 aircraft to assist with major systems and structural upgrades to the Royal New Zealand Air Force's P-3 Orion and C-130 Hercules aircraft. Positions are in one of New Zealand's most sought after locations offering a quality of life that most can only dream of. For the adventurous and young at heart, there are endless outdoor activities including boating, flying, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, and skiing. Climate is excellent and families will find the right work/life balance is readily attainable. Relocation expenses reimbursed to limit of NZ$5000 per family.
Salary: NZ$20 - $25 hour +allwcs Plus discounted International Air Travel after qualifying period.
Applicants should email david@meridianbs.co.uk or telephone 0783 3740 220.
Check our website for other vacancies

Land Development Engineers
Auckland
Intermediate and Senior Engineers!
The successful applicant will have a varied and busy role involving civil engineering/infrastructure design, contract administration and project work.
Applicants should:
• Be qualified CPEng, preferably a BE (Civil) Graduate or alternatively have a Civil qualification
• Have a minimum of 3 years practical experience
• Have experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and 12D software would be an advantage
Our client is actively seeking a motivated Intermediate or Senior Engineer with suitable design and construction observation experience to provide consultancy services to a number of high profile land/property development organisations and local authorities! As an employee, you will be offered many amazing benefits, including the award winning Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Work/Life balance policies.  Our client will also provide you with a unique culture that recognises each staff member as an individual.
If you want the perks of working in a modern, friendly environment, on an exciting range of projects then apply now! Contact Kristen Barrett at CRS Recruit today!  +64 9 263-3904 or email Kristen@crsrecruit.co.nz

Transmission Line Design Engineers
Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Our client is seeking Design Engineers with a minimum of four years experience in the transmission and distribution line field (up to 400kV). Duties will include analysis and design, management of projects, supervision of team members as well as client liaison, managing sub-consultants and report preparation. The successful candidates' key skills will be an aptitude for solving design problems, organising and managing multiple tasks, superior communication skills and the ability to produce quality documents. Although not essential, experience in the use of PLS-CADD and TOWER would be of benefit.
To apply: Tel: 0064 (09) 476 4036 or email your CV to jan@crown.co.nz quoting reference JW 7596AI.

Civil Engineers
North Island
We have a number of Clients in the North Island looking for Civil Engineers with experience in Roading, Surveying, Utilities, Structural, and Topographical Engineering. There are roles for Intermediate to Senior level people preferably from a consulting background. If you have Civil Engineering qualification and at least 2 years experience in a Consultancy or Council office and are looking to move to New Zealand we would love to get your CV. To Apply: Send your CV and details to mcrosbie@keyrecruit.co.nz

Protection Technicians
New Zealand wide
We are looking for experienced protection technicians for several nationwide companies. You will need to be qualified electrician or electrical engineer with a background in the heavy voltage industry with a proven history of primary testing knowledge. If this sounds like you and you are interested in living and working in NZ (a great choice!) then either call Chris on +64 7 8481414  or email your CV to mcrosbie@keyrecruit.co.nz