Site Engineer - Control Systems - Hydro

Mercury is a bold future focused organisation, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future.
At the heart is our purpose; Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today.
This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa.
Are you a Control Systems Engineer, with a strong operational background? If so, this role could be for you! We have a newly created role in the site-based engineering team working across Mercury's hydro power stations along the Waikato River for a Control System Engineer, a great opportunity to be part of the team that maintains, operates, manages and continuously improves our renewable energy geothermal generation assets.
The main purpose is to provide control systems and instrumentation engineering support to station teams.
We know the right person will also be keen to understand the process behind it all.
This will be achieved by:
Understanding plant performance and deliver process control solutions to maintain optimum availability, reliability and stability.
Undertake detailed troubleshooting to diagnose and improve plant control and instrumentation issues.
Help deliver a healthy portfolio of projects (Opex/Capex) for the sites.
Development and implementation of a long-term assets management plan which includes safety projects, enhancement opportunities and addressing asset degradation risks.
In delivering this role, the Control Systems Engineer will ensure that the site complies with relevant legislations, policies and standards.
The Control System Engineer is a key link to the central Asset Engineering team.
Please note that this is one of three Site Engineer - Control System roles we are recruiting.
Each role supports either our hydro or geothermal assets - please refer to our Career Page for full list of our vacancies.
As this role supports our hydro stations along the Waikato river, there is flexibility to be based at any of our hydro stations between Hamilton and Taupo/Rotorua.
We are looking for:
Strong technical understanding of control systems and plant control networks, instrumentation and field devices, and process control applications, including plant/control system design, risk assessments and commissioning of new or modified equipment.
Experience in the below areas is preferable:
Broad knowledge and practical field experience of process control systems, instrumentation and field devices Experience working in heavy industry, and experience in Hazardous/Explosive Areas and Functional Safety Power generation & Process Control experience would be beneficial.
The specialised knowledge and skills are:
Technical understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU's, control network security.
Good understanding of higher-level client/server environment and communication standards (TCP/IP, Modbus, Fieldbus) Project management.
Mercury offers (full benefits are available on our Career Page):
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged The opportunities (engineers' playground!), career development and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providers The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers A reputable organisation that is on a growth trajectory and offers future job opportunities.
Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays), with the option to purchase additional leave $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office Industry-leading parental leave policy Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future.
Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways.
We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation.
We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria.
If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
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A full position description is available below.
This role will remain open until we have a preferred candidate.
Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
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