Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer page is loaded## Electrical Engineerremote type: On Sitelocations: Kawerau , New Zealandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Essity******Join Essity Australasia, a leading global company in hygiene and health, dedicated to enhancing well-being through innovative and sustainable products.
We manufacture and sell essential everyday consumer products with market-leading brands such as Sorbent, Handee, Purex, Libra, TOM Organic, Modibodi, TENA, and Tork, used in households and businesses across New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji.
**About the Role:** As a key member of our Engineering team, the Electrical Engineer ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our site's electrical and instrumentation systems, including high- and low-voltage power distribution networks and automation systems.
Your expertise will drive continuous improvement, reduce downtime, improve productivity, and ensure compliance with safety and statutory regulations.
You will also empower operational teams through training and coaching, fostering a competent and motivated workforce that contributes to a zero-incident safety culture.This is a full time (40 hours), permanent salaried role, based at our manufacturing site in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty.We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace.
We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves.
If this is you, we'd love to talk.
**What You Will Do:*** Design, develop, and supervise the installation of new electrical and instrumentation systems.
* Support and supervise the maintenance of the site's high-voltage (HV) power distribution network.
* Provide support to operational electrical engineers in maintaining low-voltage electrical systems.
* Ensure all electrical installations comply with mandatory government regulations and industry standards.
* Develop and maintain technical standards and manage service agreements.
* Manage electrical capital projects from planning through to completion, ensuring deliverables are technically sound, maintainable, and completed on time and within budget.
* Supervise consultants and contractors, and provide leadership during project execution.
* Manage and update electrical documentation and systems, ensuring CAD and drawing system accuracy.
* Ensure site personnel are competent to operate and maintain electrical systems through coaching, training, and motivation programs.
* Promote a positive and proactive safety culture, participate in safety meetings, and ensure compliance with safety and statutory regulations.
* Support sustainability plans by identifying and championing opportunities for electrical energy reduction.
**Who You Are:*** Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) with industrial site experience.
* Strong technical expertise in electrical system design, installation, and maintenance.
* In-depth knowledge of electrical safety standards, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
* Excellent organizational and project management skills.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills for coaching and collaboration.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Proficient in developing electrical drawings within AutoCAD.
* Membership in a professional engineering body.
* Experience in Pulp & Paper operations would be advantageous.
* Technical expertise in high-voltage systems and experience with automation control systems.
**What We Can Offer You:** Our purpose, *Breaking Barriers to Well-Being*, guides everything we do.
Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment.At Essity, you'll feel valued, supported in your growth, and empowered to make a difference in a collaborative and inclusive environment.We offer:* A supportive and diverse team culture* Opportunities for professional development and career growth* Fully funded RegularCare Southern Cross medical insurance, with free annual health checks and doctor's appointments* Free income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance* Access to global resources and expertise**Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us**## ## Application End Date:08 Oct ****## ## Job Requisition ID:Essity******Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company.
Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in ****, through which our roots stretch back to ****.
Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic.
We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future.
At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual.
We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose.
Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health.
We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers.
We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do.
It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us.
Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries.
I In ****, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people.
We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
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