We're looking for an experienced Boiler Commissioning Technician to join a major industrial commissioning and operations project in Wellington. You'll be working with specialist equipment and complex industrial processes.
We're particularly interested in people with a background in industrial boiler commissioning, steam systems, pressure equipment or similar process plant who enjoy getting hands-on with equipment, troubleshooting and bringing plant online.
The opportunity
Working as part of an integrated operations and maintenance team, you'll play an important role in commissioning, operating and maintaining the facility, helping establish reliable processes and operational procedures.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the commissioning, testing and optimisation of industrial boilers and associated process equipment.
- Monitoring and operating steam systems, thermal processing equipment and associated plant.
- Troubleshooting operational issues, responding to alarms and identifying opportunities to improve plant performance.
- Carrying out inspections, preventative maintenance and equipment checks.
- Maintaining operational records, following procedures and ensuring high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
What we're looking for
We're keen to hear from technically minded people with practical experience in industrial commissioning and plant operations.
Ideally, you'll bring:
- Demonstrated experience commissioning industrial boilers, steam systems or similar process plant.
- Experience working with pressure systems, thermal equipment or industrial processing machinery.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, ideally supported by a relevant trade qualification (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Engineering or similar).
- The ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and work confidently around complex industrial equipment.
- A strong safety mindset and the ability to work both independently and within an operational team.
Experience with wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion, thermal drying, SCADA or process control systems would be advantageous, but isn't essential if you have the right industrial commissioning background.
What's on offer?
- The opportunity to work on a first-of-its-kind technology in New Zealand.
- Exposure to specialist international training and technical expertise.
- A chance to develop into a highly specialised area of industrial plant operations.
- Permanent employment or fixed-term contract arrangements considered.
- Wellington-based opportunity with an immediate start preferred.
Important: Applicants must already be based in New Zealand and available to work in Wellington at short notice. Overseas applications will not be considered.
Interested?
If you have experience commissioning industrial boilers or working with similar plant and are interested in finding out more, we'd like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV through this advert and it will go directly to my inbox or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Referrals are also always welcome!!

