Role Overview

• ASX Listed Energy Company
• Based near Hāwera at the Kupe Natural Gas Processing Plant, New Zealand
• A hands-on role supporting safe and efficient plant performance

Beach Energy is seeking a Maintenance I&E Technician to provide critical electrical and instrumentation maintenance support across our New Zealand operations. This role is central to ensuring plant reliability, asset integrity and that production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled maintenance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, thrives on problem solving, and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality outcomes.

Our role is based near Hāwera and will include regular visits to our Kupe offshore Wellhead Platform operation. For candidates based in New Plymouth, transportation can be provided to get to our facility.

About the Role

Reporting to the Integrated Works Superintendent, you will play a key role in maintaining plant and equipment across production, storage and operational facilities to support delivery of production plans.

You will carry out planned and corrective maintenance, contribute to shutdowns and projects, and provide technical expertise across electrical and instrumentation systems.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability & Maintenance and other stakeholders, you will help ensure work is executed safely, efficiently and in line with compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment, systems and installations through planned and scheduled maintenance
• Supporting preventative maintenance planning and continuous improvement of maintenance programs
• Providing technical advice and expertise on I&E matters to the wider team
• Performing fault finding, repairs and troubleshooting activities
• Supporting plant shutdowns, inspections and project activities to ensure delivery to schedule and budget
• Assisting with control systems infrastructure, providing field-based technical support
• Updating maintenance systems and completing work order close-outs and documentation
• Supervising contractors on site when required
• Taking personal responsibility for their own safety and that of others, ensuring work environment practices are safe
• Identifying and implementing improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency and safety
• Participating in an on-call roster

About You

You bring a strong safety mindset, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively across teams.

Additionally:

• Proven experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within oil and gas or similar industries
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
• Experience working with control systems (Foundation Fieldbus and Delta-V advantageous)
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, documentation and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• A proactive, flexible approach with a focus on continuous improvement

A New Zealand Electrical Registration, relevant technical qualifications (IMC Level 4), and a current driver’s licence are essential. Hazardous Area endorsement and offshore certifications (e.g. BOSIET, PTW, HV switching) would be highly regarded. You must have the right to work in New Zealand.

About Us

A proud Australian pioneer, Beach Energy is an ASX-listed oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia.

Founded in 1961, Beach produces gas, oil and natural gas liquids from five basins across Australia and New Zealand, with a strategic focus on the core hubs of East Coast Australia and West Coast Australia.

Beach’s vision is to become Australia’s leading domestic energy company by delivering leading shareholder returns through the sustainable supply of energy.

Our values define us, guide our actions, our decisions and our words. Down to Earth, Aim Sky High, Feed the Fire and Create the Wave.

Our Employee Benefits

At Beach Energy, your well-being and success are genuinely valued, with a wide range of employee benefits designed to support every aspect of your career and personal life.

Enjoy access to and generous parental leave to help balance work and family. Take advantage of health and wellbeing benefits, including paid volunteering activities, wellbeing days, alongside corporate health insurance discounts, active social club, and workplace giving programs that make giving back easy and rewarding.

Join us and experience a supportive environment where your growth and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and any supporting documents, such as a cover letter, by Monday 29th June.

Beach is dedicated to enhancing gender diversity and increasing Indigenous participation, and we welcome applications from all candidates.

For this opportunity you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.