Lead Pipeline Technician

Join the Clarus - Firstgas crew and fill your workday with good energy, great people and a ton of awesome perks.

Mātau roopu ake (About us)

At Clarus you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi (About the position)

We’re looking for a Lead Technician to bring some good energy to our Pipeline Mechanical and Pipeline Field Technician teams.

Working a part of our Field Operations South team you will leading a small team providing best industry practice operations and maintenance services for the Firstgas gas transmission system. You can expect to:

• Provide both technical and non-technical leadership to team, spending time on what is important and eliminating roadblocks for team.
• Carry out all required people processes for those staff who report to this position, for example 1:1 catch ups, competency support, performance reviews. – With support from the operations Manager when required
• Provide regular feedback to team members to ensure they remain competent to carry out on role, and develop into future roles.
• Coach and mentor team members on achieving goals and developing skills in own role and future roles.
• Take the lead in driving positive behaviour, change and actively engage with organisation-wide initiatives.
• Work with Manager to organise team meetings, topics of discussion and progress towards team and organisation goals.

This role supports the team from the southern Waikato part of our pipeline, along the Kapiti Coast and across to Hastings.

Ko wai koe (About you)

As well as being an awesome team member who brings a 'can do' attitude and good energy to everything you do, you will have:

• 8+ years’ experience in a similar field (mechanical or I&E).
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring team members to achieve goals and develop skills in own role and future roles.
• Excellent communication skills - able to clearly communicate on complex subjects, with a variety of audiences, sometimes in high pressure situations.
• Be able to manage situations effectively, with a knowledge of when an issue needs to be escalated
• Drive to grow and develop others.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou (What’s in it for you)

Yes, the ad says we’re after a Lead Technician, but we know you’re more than the job you do. At Clarus you’ll get the flexibility, support and encouragement to thrive in all parts of your life. Over and above our competitive pay, you’ll enjoy perks including extra leave entitlements, free health insurance, seasonal rewards, and an award-winning wellness programme. You can expect your hard work, professionalism and performance to be valued and rewarded. We’ll support your enthusiasm to step up with training and development programmes and leadership opportunities, and you’ll get to work with other great people in a safe, healthy environment.

He aha e hiahia ana koe ki te mahi (What you need to do)

If you want to fill your workday with good energy, then this is the job you’ve been looking for. Click the button below before applications close on Wednesday 11 December.