Operational Technology Engineer
| Company | TradeTechTalent Hub |
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| Pay & Benefits | Training and developing + Leadership development |
| Listed | Tue 10 Nov, 2:26 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
New Plymouth | Permanent
Keep a major manufacturing operation moving—and make it smarter
When production depends on reliable control systems, your work has a direct impact. Our client is looking for an Operational Technology Engineer to help keep its plant automation dependable, secure and continually improving.
Working alongside the Engineering Manager, electrical maintenance team, Production and IT, you’ll support the systems behind the operation and turn technical insight into practical improvements on the factory floor.
What you’ll be doing
• Maintain and improve OT hardware, software and automation systems across the site.
• Develop, modify, test and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA software.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and PLC faults to reduce downtime and keep equipment operating safely.
• Strengthen OT cybersecurity, backups and disaster-recovery practices.
• Investigate recurring failures, carry out root-cause analysis and implement lasting fixes.
• Identify automation improvements that lift plant performance and quality while reducing operating costs.
• Support routine maintenance and breakdown response, and share your knowledge with the electrical team.
• Keep engineering drawings, P&IDs, maintenance records and change documentation accurate and up to date.
• Work with Production, IT and equipment suppliers on projects, system integration and ongoing support.
What you’ll bring
• An electrical or electronic qualification, with relevant New Zealand registration or certification.
• Strong practical knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLC programming and diagnostics.
• Experience supporting automation in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• The ability to interpret electrical drawings, CAD documents and P&IDs.
• A methodical approach to fault-finding, root-cause analysis and project work.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with people across engineering, production and management.
• A strong focus on safety, quality, follow-through and continuous improvement.
Experience in metal manufacturing would be an advantage. What matters most is your ability to understand complex plant systems and make them work better.
Why this role?
This is a varied, hands-on opportunity to influence how a manufacturing plant operates—from resolving production issues to shaping longer-term automation improvements. Your work will contribute to safer operations, consistent quality, better use of resources and stronger productivity.
Ready to take your career to the next level?
If you’re ready to power up your career, get in touch with TradeTech Talent Hub (3TH) for a confidential discussion with Kathy on 021 703 622, or send your CV in confidence to kathy@3th.co.nz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Keep a major manufacturing operation moving—and make it smarter
When production depends on reliable control systems, your work has a direct impact. Our client is looking for an Operational Technology Engineer to help keep its plant automation dependable, secure and continually improving.
Working alongside the Engineering Manager, electrical maintenance team, Production and IT, you’ll support the systems behind the operation and turn technical insight into practical improvements on the factory floor.
What you’ll be doing
• Maintain and improve OT hardware, software and automation systems across the site.
• Develop, modify, test and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA software.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and PLC faults to reduce downtime and keep equipment operating safely.
• Strengthen OT cybersecurity, backups and disaster-recovery practices.
• Investigate recurring failures, carry out root-cause analysis and implement lasting fixes.
• Identify automation improvements that lift plant performance and quality while reducing operating costs.
• Support routine maintenance and breakdown response, and share your knowledge with the electrical team.
• Keep engineering drawings, P&IDs, maintenance records and change documentation accurate and up to date.
• Work with Production, IT and equipment suppliers on projects, system integration and ongoing support.
What you’ll bring
• An electrical or electronic qualification, with relevant New Zealand registration or certification.
• Strong practical knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLC programming and diagnostics.
• Experience supporting automation in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• The ability to interpret electrical drawings, CAD documents and P&IDs.
• A methodical approach to fault-finding, root-cause analysis and project work.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with people across engineering, production and management.
• A strong focus on safety, quality, follow-through and continuous improvement.
Experience in metal manufacturing would be an advantage. What matters most is your ability to understand complex plant systems and make them work better.
Why this role?
This is a varied, hands-on opportunity to influence how a manufacturing plant operates—from resolving production issues to shaping longer-term automation improvements. Your work will contribute to safer operations, consistent quality, better use of resources and stronger productivity.
Ready to take your career to the next level?
If you’re ready to power up your career, get in touch with TradeTech Talent Hub (3TH) for a confidential discussion with Kathy on 021 703 622, or send your CV in confidence to kathy@3th.co.nz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
