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
- All the tools of trade you need to do your job
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced Asset Engineer to join our Whanganui team. You will be working within our Alliance Contract which is a joint partnership between Downer and the Whanganui District Council, built on collaboration, trust and reliability.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering technical asset management services, enhancing infrastructure outcomes, and supporting contract teams to achieve exceptional results for our clients. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring that all engineering processes related to asset management are executed in line with company standards and meet contract requirements.
As the Asset Engineer you will provide support to the Asset Manager, the Operations, Technical Services teams as well as internal and external supply partners as one collaborative group. You will be well supported by an experienced team who work across various contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support contract and operations managers with maintenance activity planning, aligning with customer needs and minimising rework
- Carry out analysis/modelling to determine the current and future condition of the pavement asset network
- Identify and mitigate network related risks while maximising opportunities to support best for network outcomes
- In cooperation with other asset management team members, develop or improve engineering systems and methodologies
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will ideally have a passion for the civil construction industry and a tertiary Engineering qualification (or equivalent). You’ll also bring with you proven industry experience and knowledge but experience in advanced asset management will be advantageous. You’ll also have in your skills toolkit:
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience and skills in asset management, network condition assessment and associated data management software and the ability to understand and translate large amounts of data to usable information – as a minimum proven experience in Microsoft Excel and/or Access.
- The ability to follow set processes and instructions with a high attention to detail
- Superior communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues in a clear and rigorous manner to maximize impact
- Proven ability to manage multifaceted supplier/service provider relationships and develop effective working relationships
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 714072
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.
