Maintenance Engineer - Electrical
Job Description
About us
New Zealand Health Manufacturing (NZHM) is the leading manufacturer of Dietary Supplements in New Zealand. NZHM's Award-Winning success is due to its commitment to its customers and quality. Our world-class manufacturing site produces Dietary Supplements for New Zealand and multiple overseas markets.
About the role
We are looking for a skilled, proactive Maintenance Electrician to join our dynamic team and keep our production and manufacturing operations running smoothly. You will be key to minimizing downtime, conducting routine preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical fault conditions on plant equipment and machinery.
Key responsibilities
Co-ordination with machine supplier and contractors and execute FAT (Factory acceptance test) at OEM site
Establishing and performing standard for installation qualification and operational qualification of machine and equipment's and modification, testing, maintenance according engineering principle and safety regulations
Designing, plans, Electrical control diagrams and approve drawings as per new machineries requirement in plants
Periodically review electrical preventive and predictive maintenance programs and collaborate with different departments to execute planned maintenance activities
Review spare parts policies for plant equipment, with a bias on the Electrical upkeep of equipment
Ensure that the company is purchasing standardized equipment as per NZ Electrical standards and negotiate the best price in an authentic manner
Optimize maintenance strategies and analyse and review equipment, Preventative Maintenance procedures through use of operating data
Redesign or modification of machines or components according to production requirements or to increase the machine efficiencies
Establish and monitor programs for critical equipment analysis and condition monitoring techniques
Maintenance of compressed air handling system for pneumatic and hydraulic machine operations and recording data for getting optimum output
About you
Full New Zealand Electrician Registration with a current practicing license (Essential)
Strong hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment
Proven ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical breakdowns
Strong commitment to working safely and maintaining high workplace standards
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work well independently as well as part of a team
Full NZ Drivers License
Right to live and work in New Zealand
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Fully equipped work environment and supplied PPE
Supportive, safety-conscious work environment where your skills are valued
* Consistent full-time hours with a stable and growing business
How to Apply
If you're a qualified Sparky ready to take the next step in your industrial maintenance career, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your mechanical and electrical experience.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand and hold full EWRB registration.
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