Wind Asset Engineer

About Mercury

Mercury is a forward-thinking energy and telecommunications company, servicing more New Zealanders than any other. We are committed to renewable energy and sustainability, dedicated to creating a better future by connecting people and place today, ensuring a sustainable tomorrow for our communities and country.

Role Overview

As Mercury expands its wind portfolio, we seek a Wind Asset Engineer to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our wind farms. This position emphasizes electrical engineering expertise applied broadly to asset management. You will oversee wind maintenance and performance, focus on Balance of Plant equipment, address environmental concerns, and manage emerging asset issues. This role offers significant responsibility and autonomy, primarily based in Hamilton with some consideration for Palmerston North. While some travel to wind sites is required, it is not the main focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site teams, contractors, manufacturers, and specialists to enhance wind asset performance and development.
• Monitor asset performance, detect issues early, and drive them to resolution.
• Analyze technical test and inspection data for Balance of Plant equipment and seek specialist input as needed.
• Provide technical guidance for both planned and unplanned maintenance processes.
• Support maintenance planning, ensure quality assurance, facilitate work completion, and manage costs.
• Lead investigations into root causes of significant faults and recurring problems.
• Monitor turbine and station outages; assist with production and maintenance cost forecasting.
• Generate reports on asset performance and production metrics.
• Coordinate contractor activities and foster solid relationships with site teams, providers, and OEMs.
• Contribute to the enhancement of maintenance schedules, technical documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant technical experience.
• Have experience in asset engineering, maintenance, plant operations, process control, or a similar heavy industry environment.
• Skilled at interpreting technical reports, analyzing asset performance, and resolving complex equipment problems.
• Familiar with maintenance management systems, quality processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Confident in managing contractors and developing effective partnerships across technical and operational units.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate a practical, thoughtful approach with the ability to work autonomously.
• Wind energy experience and knowledge of wind asset management is advantageous but not mandatory; transferrable experience welcomed.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Five extra days of annual leave (MyDays).
• A one-time $400 tax-free payment to support home office setup.
• Discounts for Mercury customers on electricity and telecommunications services.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment where individual talents are recognized and nurtured.
• Annual salary reviews, excellent parental leave policies, and options to purchase additional leave.
• Career development opportunities within one of New Zealand’s largest multi-utility providers.
• Flexible work arrangements encouraging autonomy and trust in balancing office and remote work.
• Discounted health insurance and complimentary life and income protection insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including up to $100 annual health check-ups and confidential support services.
• Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave policies extend to loss of close relations, including pets.

Mercury is committed to continual learning and personal growth, championing skill and mindset development to foster an innovative and energized workplace where every voice matters. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who align with our mission.

Application Notes

Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and interviews may commence before the official closing date on Friday, 4th September at 5:00 pm. Early application is advised, as the vacancy may close once a sufficient number of qualified candidates apply. Accessibility support is available upon request from recruitment at Mercury.