Boiler Operator - Dunedin

Boiler Operator – Dunedin

Are you an experienced Boiler Operator with strong mechanical skills and a practical approach to problem solving? We are looking for a skilled and reliable Boiler Operator to join our team at the Dunedin Energy Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on operational work, takes pride in maintaining safe and reliable plant performance, and wants to be part of a company with great benefits and a strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing.

The Job

You will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the Dunedin Energy Centre plant, ensuring a reliable supply of steam to customers at all times. This role requires practical and technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and the ability to respond promptly to operational issues as they arise.

Your responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring boilers and associated plant to ensure reliable steam supply
• Carrying out preventative maintenance, fault finding and minor mechanical tasks
• Responding to operational issues and after-hours faults when required
• Coordinating contractors and supporting timely repairs
• Maintaining positive customer, contractor and team relationships
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy, safe and secure
• Supporting health, safety, and compliance requirements

The site operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and this role works on a rostered shift basis.

About you
You are a practical, reliable and safety-conscious Boiler Operator who takes pride in keeping plant running efficiently and safely. You enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and working closely with customers, contractors and colleagues. You bring a calm, professional approach to operational issues and are comfortable taking responsibility in a 24/7 shift-based environment.

You will ideally have:

• Have advanced relevant experience in boiler operation
• A boiler operator certification
• Have mechanical experience and be able to carry out preventative maintenance tasks
• Ideally have a relevant trade qualification
• Be physically fit and able to meet the physical demands of the role
• Be health and safety conscious, with a proactive approach to identifying and managing hazards
• Have strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Have a great attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to contribute to a wider team
  
  

About us

Pioneer Energy operates and maintains a diverse portfolio of renewable and sustainable energy assets across Aotearoa New Zealand, including hydroelectric power schemes, wind farms, thermal energy schemes, and a wood fuel division. With people, plant, and assets from Auckland to Bluff, our head office is based in Alexandra, Central Otago.

Pioneer Energy is majority owned by Central Lakes Trust, which has distributed over $100 million in grants to community projects throughout the region, alongside a strategic equity partnership with Tōtara Energy LP, a New Zealand‑based investment partnership with a strong Māori investment base. Together, our shareholders share a commitment to long‑term, community‑focused and sustainable investment in New Zealand’s renewable energy future

Our values guide how we work and how we support our people:

• We care for each other – acting with compassion, respect, and commitment
• We embrace kaitiakitanga – protecting our people, communities, and environment
• We take ownership – being accountable and empowered to act
• We focus on what matters – delivering with purpose
• We are one team – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes

Why Work for Us?

We offer benchmarked, competitive remuneration and opportunities for learning and development. Our employee benefits include flexible working options, health, life and trauma insurance, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programmes, flu vaccinations, and volunteering opportunities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

To be considered, you must:

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test
  
  

To view the full position description here.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be held throughout the advertising period. Applications close 10 July 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email HR@pioneerenergy.co.nz

You can find out more about our company, people, and projects by visiting www.pioneerenergy.co.nz.