Frank Kihi
Papamoa
Summary
Transformational Operations Manager with expertise in project management and financial accountability. Great people skills, program and installation compliant, and stakeholder engagement. Continual process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and team performance. Proven track record for managing successful contracts.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Tu Mai Ra Energy
Tauriko
2025 - Current
- Manage daily operations to ensure efficient workflows and productivity.
- Ensure logistics, resources and subcontractors are aligned to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.
Electrical Supervisor
The Lines Company
Greerton
2008 - 2010
- Completed the electrical reticulation installation for the Tauranga Harbour Bridge.
- Performed maintenance of the Kamia Power stations for Manawa Energy.
Area Manager
Downer
Mount Maunganui
2017 - 2025
- Managed a team of 60 staff to successfully deliver the Bay of Plenty power distribution contract for Powerco valued at $15 million to $20 million annually.
- Delivered capital works program and ensured network reliability.
- Managed compliance, safety, risk, and environmental initiatives.
Field Manager
Northpower
Mangakakahi
2012 - 2016
- Led a versatile team of 30 staff, to successfully deliver the Bay of Plenty transmission substation contract for Transpower.
- Ensured operations met all compliance and safety standards while operating efficiently to provide a viable financial return.
- Monitored key performance indicators to ensure all targets were achieved.
Project Supervisor
Electrix
Totara Business Park
2010 - 2011
- Project supervisor for substation construction project for various network asset owners.
- Substation construction across New Zealand for various generation and transmission asset owners.
Education
Bachelor of Management -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ01-2025
Skills
- Project management
- Financial accountability
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication skills
- Health and Safety focused
Certification
- Electrical Inspector - I251940
- Drivers Licence - BJ788235 Class 1, 2, & 4
- ICAM Investigation
- Business Team Leadership
- Hazardous Substances Approved Handler
Accomplishments
- Powerco Award – Network Fault Restoration
- Downer - Safety Recognition for Incident Investigation
- Downer - Innovation Award
- Transpower - Safety Finalist Individual
Timeline
Operations Manager
Tu Mai Ra Energy
2025 - Current
Electrical Supervisor
The Lines Company
2008 - 2010
Area Manager
Downer
2017 - 2025
Field Manager
Northpower
2012 - 2016
Project Supervisor
Electrix
2010 - 2011
Bachelor of Management -
Otago Polytechnic