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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Applications close:
24 Jun 2026
In this role, you will be essential to ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our production facilities and assets. You will work closely with the wider Maintenance and Production Operations teams across McKee Mangahewa and Kapuni, focusing on the hands-on execution of planned, routine, and breakdown mechanical maintenance.
It is a varied position where you can apply your technical expertise to support daily operations and broader business targets.
Overview
Other key responsibilities include:
- Beyond day-to-day mechanical repairs, you will play an active part in supporting the wider maintenance lifecycle:
- Partner with our planners and schedulers to build effective work packs, determine resource needs, and ensure the right spare parts are ready before a job begins.
- Supervise on-site contractors, manage the execution of their work packs, perform quality checks, and provide technical troubleshooting support.
- Maintain accurate maintenance histories within our database, ensuring equipment failures, root causes, and remedial actions are clearly documented.
- Keep maintenance procedures up to date, identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, and assist with implementing approved minor plant modifications.
Requirements
Key requirements for the role:
- At least 5 years of experience in maintenance operations within the oil and gas industry (or a closely related heavy industrial sector).
- A relevant Trade Qualification (NZDE or equivalent is highly advantageous).
- A proven track record of working strictly within structured, formal health, safety, and environmental management processes.
- Strong proficiency in production mechanical maintenance, work planning, plant isolation requirements, and asset management.
If you are a proactive professional who takes pride in high-quality work, prioritises workplace safety, and enjoys collaborating with a strong team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career.
What we can offer you
- Competitive remuneration with a discretionary performance-based bonus.
- Access to our employee discount scheme, offering savings on electricity, natural gas, broadband and mobile services.
- Employee discount programme (Todd Perks), free eye checks, discounted gym, fuel savings and other services.
- Generous leave provisions, including 3 days office closure leave and the ability to purchase more leave if needed.
- Enhanced parental leave for new parents, including top-ups of government parental leave payments for primary carers & additional leave provision for partners.
- Annual health checks, mole maps, flu vaccinations and mental health support with Clearhead.
- In-house leadership and development programmes, coaching and mentoring available and support for external studies.
- Fun Cultural Calendar & social club activities.
- We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where your expertise directly contributes to a nationally significant industry.
Who we are
Todd Energy, a subsidiary of the Todd Group, is a producer of natural gas, providing more than 20% of New Zealand’s primary energy supply. Todd Energy is also responsible for operating and maintaining Todd’s generation assets, including gas peaking plants. We have offices across New Zealand, and our New Plymouth office is the primary home to the engineering and support teams for Todd. We have an active social calendar and celebrate cultural events throughout the year.
