Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision. 

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

Our Engineering Services business unit manages the infrastructure assets at Auckland Airport so that they effectively and efficiently serve the defined needs of our company, customers and stakeholders. The team understand that the effective management of these assets supports Auckland Airport's strategic goals and reputation. The Reliability Engineering team are a team of Engineers who are responsible for the reliability of all building services, utilities and civil assets across the Terminals and Precinct. 

 About the role 

We are looking for a Mechanical Reliability Engineer whose role is to provide and facilitate reliable HVAC and Building Management Systems at the Airport. 

Some of your key responsibilities will be: 

• Managing HVAC Assets including cooling towers, boilers, air handling units, ducting and dampers, high wall units, fans, cooling tower water quality, filtration
• Building Management System (BMS)
• Contractor performance management and contract administration for all contractors and/or suppliers
• Technical and financial performance administration and reporting 
• Engaging with multiple customers, stakeholders, contractors, retailers, and suppliers 
• Asset management including asset condition reporting, maintaining asset registers, asset renewal planning 
• Supporting the Project team with Engineering design reviews, Project delivery and commissioning phases 
• Providing support in development and implementation of Auckland Airport’s decarbonisation pathway 
• Providing support in the annual greenhouse gas audit 

What you’ll bring to the role 

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values Respectful, Collaborative, We Care, Integrity and Exceptional.  

To ensure your success in this role, you will need: 

• Mechanical Engineering Degree,  Diploma or NZCE, or a relevant Engineering tertiary qualification or equivalent specialising in HVAC systems
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering service delivery or project delivery role specialising in complex large scale operational environments 
• Good knowledge and experience with large scale HVAC systems with an interface to a BMS platform 
• Proven experience with contract/contractor management 
• Knowledge of relevant utilities codes, standards, guidelines and compliance requirements 
• Understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements related to building and utility 
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholder at all levels of the organisation and various external stakeholders such as customers, contractors, retailers and suppliers 
• Ability to think strategically and cope with business complexity 

About us

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. 

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand. 

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life. 

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act. 

 Apply today 

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

Applications close: 22nd November 2024
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now. 

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