Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Beach Energy is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Technician with an expertise in rotating equipment to support the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance of our Kupe offshore facilities in New Zealand.

Our role is based near Hāwera and will include regular visits to our Kupe offshore Wellhead Platform operation. For candidates based in New Plymouth, transportation can be provided to get to our facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated mechanical trades professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, thrives on problem solving, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, performance and teamwork.

About the Role

Reporting to the Integrated Works Superintendent, you will deliver mechanical maintenance activities across offshore facilities, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting operational continuity.

You will contribute to both planned and reactive maintenance, while supporting inspections, shutdowns and improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance.

Working closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering and other key stakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Executing planned and breakdown maintenance activities across plant and equipment
• Maintaining rotating and mechanical equipment to meet performance and reliability targets
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and carrying out repairs
• Supporting inspections, compliance activities and plant shutdowns
• Updating maintenance systems and contributing to preventative maintenance plans
• Supervising contractors on site where required
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Participating in an on-call roster

About You

You bring a strong safety mindset, a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a team-focused environment.

Additionally:

• Trade qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline (Fitter & Turner preferred)
• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with a current NZ driving licence
• Experience in a similar industry environment
• Able to interpret technical drawings, documentation and procedures
• Experience in the maintenance of rotating equipment
• Experience in the use of CMMS (SAP would be advantageous)
• Certifications (e.g. BOSIET, Common PTW) would be welcome
• The ability to communicate with a collaborative approach

About Us

A proud Australian pioneer, Beach Energy is an ASX-listed oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia.

Founded in 1961, Beach produces gas, oil and natural gas liquids from five basins across Australia and New Zealand, with a strategic focus on the core hubs of East Coast Australia and West Coast Australia.

Beach’s vision is to become Australia’s leading domestic energy company by delivering leading shareholder returns through the sustainable supply of energy.

Our values define us, guide our actions, our decisions and our words. Down to Earth, Aim Sky High, Feed the Fire and Create the Wave.

Employee Benefits

At Beach Energy, your well-being and success are genuinely valued, with a wide range of employee benefits designed to support every aspect of your career and personal life.

Enjoy access to and generous parental leave to help balance work and family. Take advantage of health and wellbeing benefits, including paid volunteering activities, wellbeing days, alongside corporate health insurance discounts, active social club, and workplace giving programs that make giving back easy and rewarding.

Join us and experience a supportive environment where your growth and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and any supporting documents, such as a cover letter, by Wednesday 15th July.

Beach is dedicated to enhancing gender diversity and increasing Indigenous participation, and we welcome applications from all candidates.

For this opportunity you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.