E&I Technician

• Full Time
• Application Closes 28 Aug 2026
• Bay of Plenty - Kawerau
• Industrial Engineering Technician

About the role: 

We are seeking a motivated person to join our Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance team based on our Oji Tasman site in Kawerau. You will ensure all instrumentation and electrical maintenance, installation and testing work is carried out safely and efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Install, maintain, repair, test and calibrate instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Respond promptly to all customer queries
• Provide input into assessing apprentice’s training needs and ensuring appropriate training takes place 
• Ensure full understanding and follow McKay and OJI safety policies and objectives
• Participate as a positive member of the maintenance team and in the wider McKay organisation 
• Participate in training as required
• Ensure all actions and work and in accordance with McKay and OJI rules and policies 

To be considered for this role you will have:

• The ability to work in New Zealand
• Electrical Wiring Trade Certificate or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 4
• Industrial Instrumentation Trade Certificate or Industrial Measurement and Control NCEA Level 4, or currently be studying towards it.
• Electrician registration and current practicing license 
• 5 years’ experience in heavy industries, pulp and paper
• Installation and maintenance in Hazardous areas
• Experience on a wide range of hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems
• Ability to learn basic NDT skills including Dye penetration testing if required

Desirable extra qualifications

• Industrial Instrumentation Advanced Trade or Industrial Measurement and Control NCEA Level 5 (or higher)
• Electrical Advanced Trade or National certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 5 (or higher)

 If this sounds like a great opportunity, apply now with your CV and Cover Letter.  Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.