Operations Manager

• Join an industry leader in renewable energy!
• Flexible working options and an annual opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Health, life and income protection insurance

We are seeking someone experienced in the Electricity industry to take responsibility for the day-to-day activities of running out generation assets. Currently these include our two gensets and the Rotohiko BESS and the Naumai Solar Farm, but we are building more which will require the associated work of administration and governance.

About the Role

This position will report to our Generation Asset Manager and key areas of focus will include:

• Ensuring the efficient operation of our current assets through monitoring maintenance and repairs, take responsibility for the weekly gas nominations for the genset fuel and work with our Trading Manager to support the monitoring of the wholesale electricity prices
• Undertaking initiatives to reduce waste and improve asset efficiency, performance and utilisation
• Supporting the Generation Asset Manager in contract and asset management activities for Lodestone Energy Ltd
• Reporting for operational and compliance requirements
• Managing contracts and agreements with our business partners in support of our assets
• Tracking expenses and overseeing the maintenance budget
• Developing processes and procedures to enhance the lifecycle of our assets.

Skills & Experience

This is a busy hands-on role and will give you the opportunity to really take ownership of what you do. You will have the skills to work with resilience and agility as we grow and:

• Hold an appropriate tertiary qualification with knowledge of mechanical engineering. If you are also a registered Electrician with a current practising certificate – then all the better!
• Have experience working in the electricity industry and an understanding of the energy market
• Bring us your sound commercial knowledge as well as proficiency with energy related assets.
• Have ability to build strong, positive relationships to engage with stakeholders within and external to the business
• Strong attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills

About the Business

NewPower Energy Services Ltd (NewPower) and sister company Infratec NZ Ltd design, build, and commission world class renewable energy projects. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions to provide economic, environmental, and social value to customers, communities, and our shareholders, both now and for the future.

As a company we are passionate about people and the environment, and this passion is not only evident in the project work we do but how we run our business. We are dedicated to improving our sustainability and social impact and ensuring this workplace supports peoples’ wellbeing. We prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our recruitment process and offer a supportive environment to work in, along with a range of great employee benefits.

How to Apply

Our positive and solutions focussed culture is super important to us, which is why when we recruit, skill and talent is always considered alongside culture fit. We believe in what we do, and we love what we do.

View the full position description for more details and if this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why!

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.