Drilling Engineer
Drilling Engineer
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Job Description
Te hua o te tranga The nature of the role
This isnt just a job its a chance to be part of something bigger. As a Drilling Engineer at Contact youll be at the forefront of geothermal well operations working alongside experienced engineers and technicians to deliver safe efficient and innovative drilling and intervention programmes. Youll be supported by our Senior Drilling Engineer learning the ropes while contributing to real-world projects that matter.
Youll play a key role in shaping the future of our geothermal assets from scoping new wells to managing risk forecasting costs and collaborating across teams. Youll be part of a whnau that values your input encourages your growth and backs you to make a difference.
Qualifications :
Ko wai koe About you
The type of experience youll bring to the role
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualifications and working towards professional registration (CPEng Int PE) with Mechanical Engineering as a Practice Area.
- At least 5 years experience in the deep drilling industry or similar (heavy industry).
- A level of expertise and experience in Geothermal Drilling and geothermal wells interventions activities. This is focused on but not limited to well design management of drilling and intervention operations creation of work programmes problem-solving and direct and indirect management of contractors.
- A working knowledge in your discipline of the legislative framework Contacts Generation sites operate under.
- Project management and contract management experience.
- Knowledge of financial modelling for the evaluation of investment opportunities.
Additional Information :
This is a fixed term contract through to May 2026 however is a fantastic opportunity to join our high performing drilling team.
There are a bunch of perks to being a fixed term Contact kaimahi along with great leadership teammates development and growth and progression opportunities we have a number of staff benefits available.
Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko) we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.
Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.
We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact Energy.
Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.
The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.
We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical mental financial and emotional wellbeing including flexible working arrangements employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.
At Te Mata Hiko we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age stage background and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills
Please note only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. Were not about box ticking so if you think you have what it takes but dont meet everything stated above please still get in touch. Wed love to krero.
Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
