Maintenance Planner - Mechanical

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 towards a sustainable future. At the heart of this is our purpose: Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today. Well-planned maintenance is critical to keeping our generation assets safe, reliable and performing at their best. We’re looking for an experienced mechanical Maintenance Planner to prepare clear, practical work packages that enable maintenance teams to complete work safely and efficiently. You’ll define the scope, resources, materials, equipment and estimated downtime required, while making sure health, safety and environmental risks are understood and managed. This is a site-based role at our Aratiatia Hydro Station (close to Taupo) working closely with maintenance, operations, engineering and procurement teams across our generation business. If Aratiatia is not a suitable site, we would still encourage you to apply and list in your cover letter your site preference. Tāu e mahi ai | What you’ll be doing You’ll turn maintenance requirements into well-sequenced, execution-ready work packages. This includes: Defining work scopes, labour requirements and equipment downtime Identifying the materials, tooling, equipment and skills required Developing work instructions and incorporating relevant safety controls Bringing together procedures, drawings, technical information and checklists Providing planning inputs that support effective maintenance scheduling Preparing accurate estimates and identifying cost-saving opportunities Completing post-work administration and improving maintenance data Developing reusable job plans within Maximo Using work management information to identify improvement opportunities Building effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers and service providers The role does not have direct reports and is focused on hands-on planning, coordination and continuous improvement. You’ll have strong practical maintenance knowledge and understand what teams need before work can begin safely and successfully. We’re looking for: A maintenance trade qualification or equivalent maintenance engineering experience More than 10 years’ relevant maintenance experience Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling Demonstrated experience using a computerised maintenance management system, ideally Maximo A sound understanding of asset management and maintenance fundamentals The ability to develop accurate, detailed and practical work plans Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience with hydro or geothermal power station assets would be valuable but is not essential. This is a safety-sensitive position. 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 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 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 energised, 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 aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. A full position description is available below. Applications close Friday, 14th August at 5:00pm. Applications can be reviewed as they are received, with interviews beginning before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close once we have received a sufficient number of suitable applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr