Powerco
Gas Network Performance Graduate Engineer (Rolling Intake)
Wellington
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 60,000 - 70,000 / Year
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 16 Jun 2022
- Start date Ongoing
Gas Network Performance Graduate Engineer
Wellington
The Asset Strategy Gas team are on the search for an energetic person, with a can-do attitude, to join us in a role where you will be willing to put your engineering mind to good use on our varied gas networks.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team responsible for ensuring Powerco’s gas infrastructure is maintained to provide a safe and resilient service, meeting our customers’ needs while playing an important role in supporting our transition to a 2050 carbon zero future.
We are a small team that can offer a variety of challenging work with people who are ready to share their knowledge in a supportive and caring environment.
If you are a recent graduate with a couple of years’ experience, or in your last year of a Bachelor of Engineering degree at a New Zealand University then we would love to hear from you.
You will be responsible for:
- Gathering and interpreting asset and defect data to assist in identifying maintenance and capital work required
- Supporting regulatory reporting requirements
- Helping support and develop the Gas Works Plan and project scoping documents
- Providing ad-hoc support to asset strategy, operations, commercial, operations support, regulatory or any other Powerco business unit as required
- Helping support our low carbon gas future and strategy
To successfully fill the role you will need:
- A Bachelor of Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical)
- Problem-solving and analysis skills
- Experience in utility asset management is desired but not essential
- Experience with reliability engineering tools (e.g., FMEA) is desired but not essential
- Experience in the use of GIS is desired but not essential
Applications close: Friday 17 June 2022
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns with your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Temporary Work Visa +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Associate Degree or higher
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Network planning, project engineering, review and approve customer connection, review and approve dg. Outage planning.
Network planning, project planning, network review, customer connection, outage planning
About the employer
Powerco
4.1
500 - 1,000 employees
Energy & Utilities
Electricity and Gas distribution company
Pros and cons of working at Powerco
Pros
The team culture and atmosphere within the office is very positive and supportive.
Very flexible working hours, allows good work-life balance.
Powerco is extremely diverse company, and is very supportive of LBGTIQA+, as seen in the culture and celebrations during pride month.
There are many opportunities to gain new skills, and the company is more than happy to pay for some of the training.
The company offices are new and modern, with a flexible dress code.
Cons
It has undergone quite a few restructures in recent years.
Lack of entry-level job opportunities.
As a graduate, you sometimes get mundane work.
Can be difficult to navigate all the standard.
Confusion around who to ask for different information – mainly due to the restructure.