Engineering & Compliance Manager

Opportunity to utilise your engineering compliance management experience
40 hour week – Monday to Friday – 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
Great forward thinking organisation with a fantastic team!

Are you ready to take the lead in engineering compliance excellence, demonstrating your expertise in a Major Hazard Facility and its associated regulations? Join our client, a New Zealand-owned and operated leader in aerosol, chemical, and coating manufacturing, based in stunning Rotorua, Bay of Plenty!

About the Role:
As the Engineering & Compliance Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and be responsible for maximizing the reliability and operational effectiveness of the plant’s equipment within a budgeted cost structure. You’ll ensure compliance with Major Hazard Facility standards, manage change processes, and oversee ‘Permit to Work’ procedures for engineering teams. You will prepare comprehensive scopes of engineering projects for management and internal/external engineering teams and oversee and ensure the maintenance of the engineering drawings library along with training documentation for HSNO recertification.

This role offers the opportunity to travel to Australia as needed, allowing you to engage with our client’s international teams and broaden your professional experience. If you’re passionate about driving safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure engineering services are consistent and effective, maintaining a high professional level to achieve reliability and longevity of plant and equipment
Complete projects within specifications, on time, and within budget while ensuring recertification is granted as required
Adhere to compliance requirements related to Major Hazard Facilities (MHF) and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO)
Comply with all relevant compliance and company requirements, fostering a culture of safety and excellence
Manage engineering compliance for dangerous goods and oversee engineering operations ensuring best practices are followed
Apply working knowledge of piping standards (ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, or AS 2885) and seismic design (AS/NZS 1170)
Ensure proper design and compliance of storage tanks (AS1692, API650, API 653) and liquid/gas storage and distribution systems (piping, valves, containment, etc.)
Lead project management efforts, ensuring effective coordination and execution of engineering projects
Maintain a robust understanding of compliance and health & safety processes and legislation
Communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective working relationships
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
Manage high-pressure situations effectively, ensuring compliance and operational excellence at all times

Key Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
5-10 years in engineering within manufacturing or chemical industries, including 5 years in management
Proven ability to oversee and deliver engineering projects effectively
Experience with dangerous goods engineering compliance and health and safety regulations
Familiarity with the Health & Safety at Work (Major Hazards Facilities) Regulations
Knowledge of piping standards, seismic design, and storage tank design
Familiarity with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and automation disciplines
Understanding of liquid and gas storage and distribution systems
Understanding of compliance processes, including HSNO
Strong verbal and written communication to collaborate with stakeholders, with exceptional attention to detail, time management and presentation skills
Strong analytical skills to resolve safety issues, with the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and environments
Proven capability to work well under pressure

In return for your experience and expertise, on offer is an opportunity to work in a very flexible and supportive working environment that will cater to, and get to know you. An excellent competitive salary is on offer to the right candidate, plus company benefits. For the right candidate with extensive proven NZ experience, relocation costs may be negotiable.

Join our client’s team as the Engineering & Compliance Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment! If this sounds like you, please APPLY NOW! For further information, please contact Debbie at debbie@scitexgroup.com or call for a confidential discussion on (09) 200 3123.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application. Candidates will be screened as they apply.

Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays. We love connecting talented people with great work opportunities in workplaces where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

Profession: Engineering
Location: Bay of Plenty
Work Type: Permanent

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