Meridian Energy
renewable electricity
ProgrammableLogicController(PLC)Technician
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“Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician at Meridian Energy. Skills: PLC Technician, Rockwell Automation PLC equipment, fault diagnosis, repair. Diagnosing and repairing PLC faults and issues on site or remotely. Supporting maintenance teams with site activities (outages, modifications, testing etc)”
What You'll Achieve.
supporting the delivery of Meridian’s growing automation programme; make a real impact on New Zealand’s energy future
Industry & Context.
practical problem-solving; fault finding; root cause investigation
travel around Twizel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current NZ electrical registration, Knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC equipment and systems, especially PLC5 and ControlLogix, Experience in fault finding (including root cause investigation) and modification of physical automation installations and OT networks, Experience in modification and testing of Rockwell PLC logic and hardware, Ability to work with cross-discipline teams and communicate technical problems to non-technical individuals
Nice to Have
Knowledge of hydro power generating equipment
What You'll Do.
Diagnosing and repairing PLC faults and issues on site or remotely
Supporting maintenance teams with site activities (outages
Updating and maintaining documentation for PLC modifications and standards
Ensuring all new and modified physical installation and software is aligned with Meridian Energy standards
Providing PLC support for minor and major projects across hydro and wind assets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work with cross-discipline teams; working together by ‘being in the waka’; support each other
Communication Scope
communicate technical problems to non-technical individuals
Process & Methodology
minor and major projects
Full Job Description
Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. Together, our two brands, Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand. Now that’s a pretty impressive combo! Mō te tūranga | About the role Meridian is looking for a Twizel‑based PLC Technician to support our hydro, wind, BESS and solar generation assets across New Zealand. This is a hands‑on role involving fault diagnosis and repair, minor modifications and hardware upgrades, and commissioning support, often working directly on site across the generation fleet. We’re looking for someone with current NZ electrical registration and experience with Rockwell Automation PLC equipment. You’ll enjoy practical problem‑solving in the field, working across a wide range of assets and projects, and supporting the delivery of Meridian’s growing automation programme. Āu mahi | What you’ll be doing * Diagnosing and repairing PLC faults and issues on site or remotely. * Supporting maintenance teams with site activities (outages, modifications, testing etc) * Updating and maintaining documentation for PLC modifications and standards. * Ensuring all new and modified physical installation and software is aligned with Meridian Energy standards. * Providing PLC support for minor and major projects across hydro and wind assets. Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tēnei tūranga | What you’ll bring * Knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC equipment and systems, especially PLC5 and ControlLogix. * Current New Zealand electrical registration. * Experience in fault finding (including root cause investigation) and modification of physical
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