Generation Technician (Mechanical) - Alexandra

Generation Technician (Mechanical) - Alexandra

Are you a qualified mechanical tradesperson looking for a hands-on role in New Zealand's renewable energy sector?

Pioneer Energy Renewables is looking for a Generation Technician to join our Central generation team, based in Alexandra. This is a varied technical role supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of renewable energy and associated infrastructure across our portfolio.

You will work across operational plant, maintenance activities and improvement projects, applying your trade expertise to solve problems, respond to faults and help keep critical energy assets operating effectively.

The Role

Reporting to the Central Supervisor, you will provide mechanical and civil support for the operation, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of Pioneer Energy Renewables' assets.

Your work may include hydroelectric and wind generation assets, thermal plant, irrigation schemes and associated infrastructure. You will work both independently and as part of a skilled team, with travel to operational sites required from time to time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating, monitoring and maintaining generation and associated plant
• Diagnosing faults and responding to plant alarms and operational issues
• Completing planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and refurbishment work
• Completing risk assessments and ensuring plant is safely isolated before work begins
• Maintaining accurate maintenance, compliance and operational records
• Working effectively with contractors, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve asset reliability, efficiency and working practices

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, generally worked Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The position also requires participation in an on-call roster, including responding to operational issues outside standard working hours when required.

About You

You will be a practical and safety-focused tradesperson who enjoys fault-finding, technical problem-solving and working with operational plant. You will be comfortable taking ownership of your work, working independently at remote sites and contributing as part of a collaborative technical team.

You will bring:

• An NZQA-recognised mechanical trade qualification
• Relevant post-trade experience in an industrial, energy, infrastructure or similar environment
• Experience installing, maintaining, repairing or commissioning plant and equipment
• Strong planning, fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A high level of commitment to health, safety and safe working practices
• The ability to complete accurate operational, maintenance and compliance records
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, contractors and stakeholders
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The physical capability to undertake practical maintenance work and work safely in a range of operational environments
• The ability to participate in a rostered standby and on-call arrangement
  
  

Experience in hydro, wind or other forms of electricity generation would be an advantage. High-voltage, operating and switching, industrial controls, protection systems, project or commissioning experience would also be valuable.

Above all, we are looking for someone with strong technical foundations, sound judgement, a proactive approach and a willingness to continue learning.

About Us

Pioneer Energy Renewables operates and maintains more than $400 million of renewable energy assets, including hydroelectric power schemes, wind farms, thermal energy schemes and our wood fuel division. We have people, plant and assets from Auckland to Bluff, with our head office in Alexandra, Central Otago.

We are part of Pioneer Energy Group, which is majority owned by Central Lakes Trust and supported by a strategic equity partnership with Totara Energy LP. Together, our shareholders are committed to long-term, community-focused and sustainable investment in New Zealand's renewable energy future.

Our values guide how we work and how we support our people:

• We care for each other: acting with compassion, respect and commitment
• We embrace kaitiakitanga: protecting our people, communities and environment
• We take ownership: being accountable and empowered to act
• We focus on what matters: delivering with purpose
• We are one team: working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes

Why Work for Us?

We offer benchmarked, competitive remuneration and opportunities for learning and development.

Our employee benefits include flexible working options where appropriate, health, life and trauma insurance, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programmes, flu vaccinations and volunteering opportunities.

You will also have the opportunity to work with a knowledgeable technical team, build your experience across a varied renewable energy portfolio and contribute directly to the safe and reliable operation of essential infrastructure.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

To be considered, you must:

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Hold a current New Zealand driver licence
• Be able to meet the travel, physical and on-call requirements of the position
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
  
  

To view the full position description and apply, please apply through our online recruitment portal.
View the full position description on our portal, here.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be held throughout the advertising period. Applications close 14th August 2026.

All candidates must apply directly through the online recruitment portal to be considered.

For questions about the role, please email [email protected]