Rotorua, Taupō // Site Engineer - Control Systems

Mercury is a bold future‑focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, 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, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand. 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 Geothermal power stations for a Control System Engineer. This is a great opportunity to be part of the team that provides engineering leadership and support to our operations and maintenance teams. Responsibilities The main purpose is to provide control systems and instrumentation engineering support to operations and maintenance teams. We know the right person will be keen to understand the process behind it all. This will be achieved by: Understanding plant performance and delivering process control solutions to maintain optimum availability, reliability and stability. Undertaking detailed troubleshooting to diagnose and improve plant control and instrumentation issues. Helping deliver a healthy portfolio of projects (Opex/Capex) for the sites. Developing and implementing long‑term asset management plans, which include risk reduction projects and enhancement opportunities. Qualifications Strong technical understanding of control systems and plant control networks, instrumentation and field devices, and process control applications. Experience in plant/control system design, risk assessment and commissioning of new or modified equipment. Experience in the following is preferable: Heavy industry, and experience in Hazardous/Explosive Areas specifically power generation. Process Control. Functional Safety. Specialised knowledge and skills including: Technical understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU's, control network security. Good understanding of higher‑level client/server environments and communication standards (TCP/IP, Modbus, Fieldbus). Benefits Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays). $400 one‑off tax‑free payment towards setting up your home office. Offers on electricity and telco – if you’re a Mercury customer, you can enjoy some great discounts on your electricity and telco bill. A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged. Annual salary reviews with an excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave. The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi‑utility providers. Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance. Excellent well‑being programme including up to $100 annual check‑ups and a confidential assistance programme. 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 energized, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued. Every voice has its place – and together, we thrive. 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 want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you’re not sure you meet all of the criteria. A full position description is available below. Applications close Tuesday, 21st July at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly. #J-18808-Ljbffr