Gas Technician Generation

About Us

Waste Management NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources.  Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

We recently joined 60 Managing Directors and Chief Executives from New Zealand’s leading companies to sign the CEO Climate Change Statement, committing us to initiatives that aim to help limit global warming to two degrees. https://www.wastemanagement.co.nz/news-media

About The Role

We now have opportunities for experienced Technicians to join our friendly and supportive team based in Redvale Energy Park and Landfill. In this role, you will be assisting with the smooth running of the generation plant at the landfill.

We provide great work and personal development opportunities to develop our employees’ career development aspirations. This includes a comprehensive professional and personal development plan, operational training, mentoring, a wellness programme and all the tools you will need to succeed as a valued member of our Operations team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Routine maintenance on generation plant, flares and leachate evaporation unit and report any problems found
• Maintenance on gas extraction system, including blowers and pneumatic valves
• Engine rebuilds on V20 Jenbacher generator engines
• Monitoring and keeping the gas flow into the flare site constant and balanced between flares, leachate evaporator and generators

You will be a Certified Mechanic or have proven experience in a trade based roles (Fitter, Turner).

Skills and experience:

• Experience in working with internal combustion engines and in breakdown work;
• Prior knowledge and understanding of Landfill Gas, Pumps and Blowers
• Experience in fault finding
• Electrical knowledge (advantage)
• Valid and full NZ Driver’s Licence
• Ability to read drawings and follow wiring diagrams
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

In return we offer you an opportunity to be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling and industrial needs of our clients.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click “apply now”.

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 

Where to find us?

If you like to learn more about our business and services please visit us on www.wastemanagement.co.nz or https://www.linkedin.com/company/4798781/

Waste Management is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol free workplaces. Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.