Downer New Zealand
Asset Engineer
- Posted 2d ago
- On Site
- Full Time
Location
Whanganui
Job Description
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Progression and development programs on offer, including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Asset Engineer to provide support for the Rangitīkei Roading Maintenance contract. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee critical asset management functions, supporting both operational and strategic asset planning across key infrastructure projects. As the Asset Engineer, you will ensure that effective application of engineering processes and deliverables related to asset management, guaranteeing compliance with company and contract standards, including the Knowledge Hub
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned asset management professional looking to have a significant impact on large-scale infrastructure projects while driving continuous improvement, delivering innovative solutions, and fostering strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the integration of asset management principles within contract teams, providing technical leadership and guidance to enhance asset performance, lifecycle management, and service delivery
- Facilitate the development and execution of asset management strategies that maximise operational efficiency and meet client objectives
- Continuously assess and improve asset management systems and processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and the long-term objectives of the contract
- Provide expert input into the tendering process, particularly for estimates, quantities, and attributes that reflect realistic asset engineering advancements
- Identify opportunities to improve network performance and reduce risks through the continuous review of treatment efficacy and performance data
- Lead and enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols across all asset management processes, ensuring minimal risk and fostering a proactive safety culture
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:
- Preferably a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent extensive industry experience including asset management
- Proven ability to lead and manage complex asset management systems, with a deep understanding of infrastructure asset lifecycle management, maintenance strategies, and renewal planning
- Advanced skills in data analysis, asset modelling, and decision making frameworks, with experience in Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) and condition assessment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical issues in a clear and impactful manner to a wide range of stakeholders
- A collaborative and strategic mindset, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive asset management innovation
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 719344
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
Desired Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Asset Management
- Civil Engineering
- Data Analysis
- Pavement Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
Benefits and Perks
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🤱Extended Parental Leave
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🔋Unlimited Annual Leave
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🧕Inclusive Workspace
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💯Employee Mentoring Program
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🩺Health Insurance
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🧠Mental Health Workshops
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💚Counselling Services
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💪Physical Health Workshops
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🌿Wellness Program
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📈Professional Development
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🎉Employee Discounts and Rewards
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🎖Long Service Rewards
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📣Referral Bonuses
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⏰Flexible Work
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Wellbeing Support
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Bereavement Leave
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Sick Leave
Job Schedule
- Shift Work
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