Asset Maintenance & Outage Delivery Specialist - Gas Storage

Company Description

Join the Firstgas team and enjoy a career full of good energy and great rewards.

He aha koe ka aroha ai ki a Clarus (Why you'll love Clarus)

At Clarus you’re part of the team of talented specialists helping safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. From starting out in Taranaki our Firstgas, Rockgas, Firstlight Network, Firstlight Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

He mea whakamiharo koe Maintenance & Outage Delivery Lead? (Are you an amazing Asset Maintenance & Outage Delivery Specialist?)

We're on the lookout for a skilled and experienced professional to join our Gas Operations team and play a critical role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of the Ahuroa Gas Storage Facility.

Reporting to the Manager, Field Operations South this key operational leadership role focuses on maintenance planning, outage delivery, contractor coordination and compliance execution.

You'll be responsible for ensuring maintenance activities are thoroughly planned, appropriately prioritised, and ready for safe and efficient execution. You'll also lead planned outages and statutory shutdowns, helping maintain the integrity and reliability of one of New Zealand's most important energy assets.

In the interesting and varied role you will:

• Lead end-to-end maintenance planning and work management processes.
• Develop and maintain integrated maintenance and outage schedules.
• Coordinate contractors, specialist service providers, materials, tooling and resources.
• Lead the planning and delivery of planned outages and statutory shutdowns.
• Support the response and recovery of critical plant and equipment failures.
• Drive compliance activities, including inspection follow-up and PECPR requirements.
• Contribute to maintenance strategies, reliability improvement initiatives and asset lifecycle planning.
• Champion strong health, safety and operational risk management practices.
• Provide leadership during emergency response situations when required.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging team culture where everyone feels they belong

Qualifications

He aha tāu e kawe mai (What you will bring)

Along with your relevant qualifications and 5+ years' experience in maintenance planning and/or outage coordination within an industrial, infrastructure, utilities or energy environment. You'll have:

• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary work programmes.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS-based maintenance systems.
• Experience working within permit-to-work and HSE frameworks.
• Excellent planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of pressure equipment compliance requirements, including PECPR.
• Exposure to Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programmes.
• Experience with turnaround and outage best-practice methodologies.
• A passion for continuous improvement and maintenance optimisation

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou (What’s In It For You)

You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. We’ll sweeten your (already nicely competitive) salary with a host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. We’ll fuel your professional development, keep you at the top of your game and help you build the career you want. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed.

Tono ināianei (Apply Today)

Want a career where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded? Want to work where you’re supported to succeed and surrounded by great people? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on 19 July 2026. Email ***email_hidden*** if you'd like a couply of the position description.