The company
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
Due to continuous growth, we are looking for an Asset Manager - Substations and Secondary Systems reporting to our Head of Network Assets. You will lead asset lifecycle management of our substation and secondary systems portfolios. The role will strengthen our asset management focus by optimising performance, cost and risk through data driven insights, advanced modelling, and lifecycle engineering excellence.
Collaborating across the business, you'll contribute to our network asset management framework aligning with our strategic plans, regulatory expectations and industry best practices. If you are an expert in your field, love to collaborate and have a passion to contribute to a sustainable energy future, you'll want to know more.
Lead the development and execution of lifecycle strategies for substation and secondary systems portfolios
Apply advanced analytical techniques and engineering analysis to monitor our assets health and assist our future cost-effective decisions
Develop and maintain asset class strategies, maintenance plans, renewal strategies and inspection standards
Own and forecast the fault/reactive maintenance budgets for overhead portfolios
Engage with stakeholders including regulators, consultants and industry groups as a leader of industry asset management
About you
Lead the development and execution of lifecycle strategies for substation and secondary systems portfolios
Apply advanced analytical techniques and engineering analysis to monitor our assets health and assist our future cost-effective decisions
Develop and maintain asset class strategies, maintenance plans, renewal strategies and inspection standards
Own and forecast the fault/reactive maintenance budgets for overhead portfolios
Engage with stakeholders including regulators, consultants and industry groups as a leader of industry asset management
What they offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
Three days of "My Days" leave
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!