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LPG Project Engineer Southern

Firstgas


Job Location:

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Put your good energy to work

At Clarus were helping deliver the energy New Zealand relies on every day. Through Rockgas we own and operate a nationwide LPG network that supports homes businesses and communities across the country.

Were looking for a LPG Project Engineer to join our LPG Engineering team. This is a varied role where youll combine engineering expertise project delivery and asset stewardship to help keep our LPG infrastructure safe reliable and fit for the future.

The role

Reporting to the Manager LPG Engineering youll provide technical leadership across Rockgas LPG storage distribution and reticulation assets. Youll work closely with operations teams contractors customers and regulators to deliver projects maintain critical infrastructure and drive continuous improvement across our network.

Key areas of focus:

  • Asset Integrity and Reliability - Ensuring LPG assets remain safe compliant and reliable through effective maintenance asset management and engineering support.
  • Project Delivery and Infrastructure Development - Leading bulk tank installations site upgrades and engineering projects from design through to delivery.
  • Safety Risk and Compliance -Supporting regulatory compliance risk management incident investigations and Major Hazard Facility activities.
  • Stakeholder and Contractor Management - Working alongside contractors customers regulators and industry partners to achieve safe high-quality outcomes.
  • Technical Leadership and Continuous Improvement - Providing specialist engineering advice while improving standards procedures and asset performance across the business.

This is a Southern region role that will require travel from time to time.


Qualifications :

About you:

Youll be a practical solutions-focused engineer who enjoys managing projects solving technical challenges and building strong relationships. Youll bring:

  • Relevant engineering mechanical or technical qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience in utilities infrastructure energy manufacturing or other regulated environments
  • Proven project management experience
  • Strong contractor and stakeholder management capability
  • Knowledge of health safety and engineering compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
  • High levels of integrity professionalism and accountability

Experience with LPG gas infrastructure pressure equipment or Major Hazard Facilities would be advantageous but is not essential.


Additional Information :

Why Youll Love Working at Clarus

At Clarus youll be valued for who you are rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. Alongside your competitive salary youll get a whole host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises youre more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. Well also fuel your professional development and help you build the career you want in an environment where you can flourish surrounded by great colleagues.

Join Our Amazing Team

Want a career where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded Want to work where youre supported to succeed and surrounded by great people Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on 24 July 2026 or get in touch with Rowan Smith on or Jacqui Cummack on for a copy of the full job description.

We will be processing and progressing applications as they come in so make sure you get yours in early.

 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

Mō mātou - What is our story?Rockgas is New Zealand's number one supplier of LPG. At Rockgas we are committed to delivering market leading performance to shareholders and great value and service to our customers. How do we do this? With our talented team of employees working from one ... View more

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