Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Engineering & Technical
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to $150000
Contact name: Josh Ciardelli

Job ref: 209
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 2026-05-05
Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client is a well-established and growing services company within the chemical storage industry based in the Bay of Plenty.
 
The Role

You’ll play a key role in the design, specification, and delivery of chemical and hazardous waste storage systems, ensuring compliance with New Zealand standards and best practice.
 
Duties include
  • Preparing and reviewing Inspection Test Reports (ITRs), compliance documentation, and certification records
  • Conducting inspections of tanks, pipework, valves, bunding, and hazardous chemical containment systems
  • Ensuring systems comply with WorkSafe, EPA, HSNO, and applicable AS/NZS standards
  • Assessing structural integrity, corrosion risks, leak hazards, and mechanical condition of hazardous substance infrastructure
  • Supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory certification processes
  • Identifying potential safety or compliance risks and recommending engineering corrective actions
  • Assisting with the safe handling, transfer, and storage of hazardous chemicals and waste products
  • Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment
 
What We’re Looking For
  • Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years’ experience in relevant industries
  • Chemical or hazardous waste storage systems
  • Industrial pipework and tank systems.
  • Worksafe Requirements
  • EPA & HSNO Regulations
  • Hazardous substance compliance standards
  • Experience preparing:
  • Inspection reports
  • Compliance documentation
  • Engineering certifications
    • Audit support documentation
  • Strong knowledge of materials compatibility and corrosion considerations
 
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary package aligned with experience
  • Exposure to complex and technically challenging work
  • A growing, reputable business with strong industry relationships
 
About Jigsaw Staffing

Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People
  • Executive Recruitment