Powerco
Alex Wishart CPEng IntPE(NZ) has extensive experience in the engineering field, having worked in various roles at companies such as Powerco, Todd Energy, CauseEffectPro, and Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and additional certifications in Electric Power Systems, Alex has held positions ranging from Instrument and Electrical Engineer to Engineering Manager. Alex's expertise includes team management, technical advisory, process control, and automation engineering. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Massey University, Alex is a dedicated professional with a strong focus on improving engineering execution and operational efficiency.
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Powerco
Our business is in lines and pipes, the vital infrastructure that connects homes and businesses with the electricity and gas they need. Powerco is New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor in terms of network length (27,900km) and has the second largest number of electricity connections (336,000). The company also has the second largest gas distribution network (5815km) and the largest number of gas connections (106,000). It is one of only two dual-energy distributors in the country. We have around 430 (full-time equivalent) employees across branches in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington and Tauranga.