Avalanche Technician

Apply Now Job no: 582710 Work type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Te Anau Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Trades, Maintenance, Project Management, Operations/Production, Design, Architecture and Urban Planning, Sciences, Construction, Civil Engineering
Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand’s infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.
With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand’s biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.
About us
At Downer, our purpose is to create and sustain the modern environment. From our roads, to our rail, ports, and airports, our Transport Services business unit is responsible for keeping New Zealand moving.
We are big picture people, operating a under a model that pushes beyond the here and now. We design, build, and sustain the projects we work on, whilst also developing innovative solutions to the world’s leading issues around sustainability, where we are recognised as global leaders.
We remain at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Our people are experts in their fields, influencing and shaping our future. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as we continue to engineer and construct a better tomorrow for generations to come.
About the role
This role is a key part of the Milford Road Alliance. The Alliance is a combination of both the NZ Transport Agency and Downer NZ staff based in Te Anau whose sole focus is the Milford road. This includes the avalanche control programme, road maintenance, Homer tunnel management and incident response. Further information can be found on the NZ Transport Agency website, including videos of the team and its operations.
The Avalanche Technician will be a Downer employee but dedicated to work within the Alliance team to aid the effective management of the avalanche control programme to;
Ensure safe operating of the Milford Road Avalanche Control Programme with forecasting, meeting contract compliance, HSE Act and Works’ Safety Quality and Environment frameworks and standards.
The Avalanche Technician provides expert support to the Alliance Manager to ensure that a safety culture of avalanche awareness is maintained through training, system management and industry standards
Outside the avalanche season activities will focus on repairs, maintenance and improvements to the assets, facilities and equipment associated with the avalanche control programme It is also expected that some work on the road will be undertaken during periods of low work activity (both during and outside the avalanche season) to develop a relationship with the road maintenance crew.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:
Have an MSc in Avalanche Safety Management (Stage II) / NZ Cert in Avalanche risk management Level 6
Previous avalanche forecasting experience, ideally holding a lead role
Experience in rescue techniques providing training for assistants & volunteers
Certified Handler / Controlled substance license – explosives, flammables - use and varied experience
Helicopter experience – able to safely access mountains and variable terrain
Drivers License – D endorsement
First Aid Certification
Further training will be offered in the following areas
CIMs Management
Advanced avalanche qualifications
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Working at Heights
Traffic Management/STMS warrants
Machinery Operation
Perks & Benefits
Working for a progressive and reliable organisation, you will be offered a competitive remuneration package, in some roles a vehicle package, the tools of trade required to deliver the excellence we are known for, and a whole lot of extras such as merch, clothing, boots, PPE, over time and meal allowances, as well as guaranteed hours.
We pride ourselves on our socially responsible, inclusive, and diverse culture, that includes a Zero Harm tolerance. You will receive ongoing mentoring, training, and development opportunities to ensure your knowledge and skills continue to be industry leading and your career opportunities limitless in an organisation the size of ours.
And because we are all about relationships creating success, we offer our people a comprehensive employee benefits package through our partners. You will receive extensive discounts and perks across a huge number of sought-after multinational brands, think: banking, gyms, insurance, retailers, technology, vehicles, automotive, healthcare, childcare, homeware, dental care, travel, accommodation, and plenty more!
You will love being a part of the Downer lifestyle, come and see for yourself why we are the crème de la crème of employers as we continue to build our future! Literally.
How to bring your Difference to Downer
If you are interested in the work that we are doing to make New Zealand better and want to take your career to the future with us, then we want to hear from you.
Hit the Apply Now button to fill out an application form and upload your CV.
If you would like to learn more about us, the work that we are doing, and the difference we are making to the communities we work in then head to our website to find out more https://www.downergroup.com/case-studies
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.
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