Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Lyttelton Bitumen Plant

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to join the team at our Lyttelton based Bitumen Port Plant. In this role, you’ll provide engineering and capital project delivery support across our bitumen manufacturing and storage plant, helping us keep critical plant and equipment safe, reliable, compliant and performing at their best.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Based at our Lyttelton bitumen plant, this is a hands-on engineering role with real scope to make an impact. You’ll work across plant improvement, maintenance support, capital project delivery and commissioning, partnering closely with operators, suppliers, contractors and managers. It’s a role for someone who enjoys solving practical problems, improving how things work and doing Good Work that keeps the plant running safely and efficiently.
 

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and electrical engineering support across the Lyttelton bitumen manufacturing and storage plant.
• Scope and deliver plant capital projects, including planning, documentation, procurement support, contractor coordination and commissioning assistance.
• Support plant engineering activities such as P&IDs, piping design, pressure equipment work, inspections and engineering documentation.
• Review plant automation upgrades and work with suppliers and site teams to improve plant performance efficiency, safety and reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant operations and energy use, while maintaining accurate drawings, records and as-built documentation.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• A Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Three to five years’ experience in a similar engineering role within process, manufacturing, energy, petrochemical, dairy or water/wastewater environments.
• Knowledge of plant automation and electrical design, with experience using 3D AutoCAD, AutoPipe or similar tools.
• A strong safety mindset, sound judgement and the ability to stay calm, organised and proactive when priorities shift.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a practical, low-ego approach to working with operators, contractors, suppliers and leaders across the business
   

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

If you’re keen to help shape safer, smarter plant performance in Lyttelton and grow your engineering career with a team that values Good Work, apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.