David Merifield has extensive experience in the electrical and services industry, currently serving as Manager of Reactive Services, and previously holding roles such as Contract Manager - Operations, Technical Coordinator, Team Leader - Line Mechanic, and Distribution Line Mechanic at Electrix since July 2018. Prior to this, David worked at Eskom from November 2006 to May 2018, where positions included Team Leader Live Work Gloving and Principal Technical Official. Early career experiences include a role as a Fitter at Karbochem in 2004. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Management from Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga and has completed various technical qualifications in Electrical Engineering and Line Mechanics.
Electrix
Achieving the energy transition... Electrix, trading as Omexom New Zealand, is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services to asset owners in the utility, industrial, commercial, resources, and infrastructure sectors. We are recognised as a premier provider of services in the highly competitive sectors in which we operate. We have achieved this by building long-term relationships and remaining focused on helping customers overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. We commenced operations in New Zealand in 1955 and in Australia in 1997 and have structured the business to provide customers with an end-to-end capability. We have a geographic reach having completed major projects in; New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, American Samoa, Indonesia, the Maldives and the Marshall Islands. Our parent company is VINCI Energies, a French business with a turnover of €9.25 billion, operating in about 50 countries including some 30 outside Europe. VINCI Energies has a strong focus on combining global expertise with local service, providing Electrix with the financial strength and stability to support large projects.