Engineering Manager

Company Overview

Meridian Energy stands as New Zealand's leading renewable electricity generator, harnessing the power of wind, water, and solar energy to supply over 400,000 homes and businesses through its brands Meridian and Powershop. Guided by the whakataukī "From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun," the company is committed to sustainable energy production across Aotearoa.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join the core leadership of the Waitaki Power Station Upgrade Project. Reporting to the Project Manager, this position will lead all engineering aspects of the upgrade initiative, coordinating Meridian's engineering contributions and managing multidisciplinary teams throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases. The role requires close collaboration with project management, construction, commercial teams, operations, contractors, and original equipment manufacturers to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, and optimum long-term performance of the asset. Regular travel to the Waitaki Power Station is essential, with a pool vehicle provided for site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for engineering activities on a major infrastructure project.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and oversee multiple technical workstreams while fostering a positive team culture.
• Ensure adherence to engineering assurance, technical governance, and risk management practices.
• Oversee delivery of brownfield projects within a functioning operational environment.
• Supervise engineering interfaces with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and OEMs.
• Address complex technical issues balancing safety, quality, operational needs, and project delivery requirements.
• Ensure consideration of constructability, maintainability, operability, and long-term asset performance throughout project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience leading engineering efforts on complex infrastructure, power generation, or industrial projects.
• Proven success in directing multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple engineering workstreams.
• Strong expertise in engineering assurance, governance, and managing engineering risks.
• Demonstrated competence managing brownfield projects within live operational contexts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, and control systems and their integration.
• Experience managing relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Skills in handling demanding technical challenges while aligning priorities of safety, quality, operation, and delivery.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive and attractive salary package with annual reviews and performance incentives.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Southern Cross Healthcare Wellbeing insurance for eligible employees providing additional security.
• Enhanced leave entitlements including paid days over holidays, extended parental leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.
• Life, trauma, and income protection insurance.
• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions.
• Access to Meridian’s employee share scheme.
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing program offering support as needed.
• Discounts on Meridian electricity services.
• One-time $400 contribution to assist with home work setup, if required.

Why Join Meridian Energy?

Meridian fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages all employees to be their authentic selves. The company promotes a culture of integrity, teamwork, and boldness, guided by the principles of being gutsy, working collaboratively, and doing the right thing. Sustainability is deeply embedded in the company’s ethos, with emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and supporting communities. Meridian offers meaningful work, career development opportunities, and a dynamic, fun work environment.

Additional Information

• Work location primarily Twizel with options for Christchurch and ability to commute to Waitaki Power Station.
• Travel to the site is mandatory, with pool car access provided.
• Application deadline is Wednesday, 11th November.
• Contact via provided email for inquiries and support during the application process.