Fluid Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with Aurora Energy in its search for a newly created Operational Performance and Safety Manager to join the Operations and Network Performance Team.
The Company Aurora Energy is putting significant investment into its networks throughout the Otago region. With a $563 million investment programme over the next 5 years, it's an exciting time with Aurora working hard to support the community's future growth!
With Aurora working as one team and being solutions focussed, if your ideal role is one where you can add value and make your mark by embracing a strategic approach and industry best practice then this is the role for you!
The Role A newly created role, you will be responsible for Aurora Energy's operational technical excellence. This will see you leading an astute team managing network safety, risk assurance, and operational improvement.
Continuous improvement and risk management is at the heart of this role. You'll guide your team through identifying constraints and operational performance improvement opportunities, including internal processes and service provider performance. Innovative, you will be willing to challenge the status quo and provide solutions that enables the safe and reliable operation of the network.
Supporting the Network Operations Centre, your team will ensure that Aurora Energy's operations processes and standards are in line with industry best practice, investigate 'issues and incidents' on the network, and provide engineering support to NOC including load studies.
About You Having successfully led teams within electrical distribution or transmission and holding a relevant tertiary qualification, you will bring a wealth of industry knowledge across network operations, risk management and safety leadership.
Understanding operational excellence, you will also bring demonstrated experience related to:
Delivering process improvement, management & quality systems Analytical, business case and financial acumen Enabling and fostering a continuous improvement culture Risk management and incident investigations Applying relevant H&S and electrical legislation and regulations The Opportunity This role presents a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the network is operated in a safe and reliable manner that best serves Aurora's community.
Leveraging your strong influencing skills, you can achieve tangible results through building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels, both internal and external. These will include (but not limited to) Asset Management and Planning, Network Control, Regulatory, Service Providers, Major Customers, Transpower and Industry Working Groups.
Joining a supportive employer, Aurora provides:
A hybrid flexible work policy & lifestyle leave options Additional KiwiSaver contributions Ongoing support for professional development & training with support for those seeking chartership Well-being programmes Exclusive employee discounts across 40 stores Discounted medical insurance policies Not in Dunedin? Relocation support is on offer.
Dunedin offers a balanced lifestyle ideal for everyone, including those seeking an adventure or raising a family. As well as a variety of recognised schools within short travel, Dunedin is home to The University of Otago, perfect for those seeking further professional development opportunities.
Apply We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.
For a confidential discussion around this position please call Tom Stevens. Alternatively, please submit your resume and details the 'apply' button.
All shortlisted candidates will receive a full position description to review.
Tom Stevens Manager - Engineering Fluid Recruitment 03 467 7227 www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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