About Us

StayLive was founded in 2011 by NZ's five largest electricity generators. Membership has since been extended to include Pioneer Energy, Transpower and the Electricity Engineers' Association as core members.

Our team consists of electricity industry professionals who have many years' experience within the electricity industry and also in other sectors. The team is typically made up of a senior operations manager and a senior health and safety professional from each company.



Ryan Kelly, Generation Health and Safety Manager, Mercury (StayLive Chair)



Ryan is an experienced Health and Safety Executive with a proven ability to influence governance and executive leadership in transforming safety cultures. Passionate about introducing innovative practices in high-risk industries, Ryan focuses on reducing risks and improving operations through resilience engineering and system-centric solutions.

Skilled in aligning strategic health and safety initiatives with business objectives, Ryan excels at engaging stakeholders and fostering trust and collaboration through clear, effective communication. He is the Chair of StayLive and the Generation Health & Safety Manager at Mercury.


Jarrod Bowler, Group Manager Health and Safety, Genesis Energy



I have worked in the electricity industry for over 20 years. During this time I have had a range of roles including: technical support, environmental management, contracts and procurement, maintenance strategy, and maintenance and operational management across a wide range of asset types. I have been an active member of StayLive for the last 2 years, 2 of which as Chair.

Presently, I am employed by Genesis leading safety and wellness across our wide range of business activities.


Adam Whitmore, Engineering Manager - Systems Infrastructure, Genesis Energy



I’ve been with Genesis Energy from starting in 2005 as an Electrical Apprentice. Since then, I’ve had a number of technical and operational roles primarily with in the Hydro Operations part of the organisation.

I am currently heading the engineering team responsible for the operational technology behind our control systems and other generation support infrastructure.

I have witnessed the attitudes towards Safety and Wellness grow as we mature as an industry and I strongly believe in the benefits to be gained in collaborating across our industry.

I have been a member of StayLive since May 2022.


Callum Dimond, Renewables Generation Manager, Pioneer Energy



As the Renewables Generation Manager at Pioneer Energy, I oversee the operation, maintenance, and management of our Hydro and Wind generation assets. Since joining the StayLive group in May 2022, I have been dedicated to leveraging the expertise, resources, and insights across the StayLive network to ensure a safe and efficient working environment for both Pioneer Energy and the wider generation industry.


Darryl George, Group Health, Safety & Wellness Manager, Pioneer Energy



Darryl brings over 20 years of specialist health, safety and wellness (HSW) experience to his role as Group Health, Safety & Wellness Manager. Darryl joined Pioneer Energy in 2022 having worked across Canada, America and New Zealand in a variety of industries including emergency management and alpine ski patrols. Darryl brings practical, risk focused approach to all things HSW that puts our people first.

As the Group HSW Manager, Darryl is responsible for delivering practical, fit for purpose frameworks and systems to the wider Pioneer Energy Group and subsidiaries. Supported by an experienced and specialist team.

A key aspect of Darryl's role is continuing to foster a positive and proactive safety culture, ongoing interdepartmental and intercompany collaboration while monitoring performance against HSW objectives.

During his time at Pioneer Energy, Darryl and his team have implemented nationwide fleet management software and driven a company-wide focus on critical risks and their related controls. Ongoing improvements to wind tower safety processes and procedures feature in the pipeline of practical, proactive improvements being made to general work practices and risk assessments.


Mark Green, Head of Safety Leadership, Contact Energy



I have been in my role of Head of Safety Leadership at Contact Energy for 3 years and before that was Drilling & Intervention Manager at Contact for 12 years. I have spent 27 years in the drilling industry and the health, safety and wellbeing of people was a daily focus for me in that industry. I am passionate about making a positive impact to HS&W outcomes in the Electricity Generation Industry but also at a national level through my involvement as a representative for StayLive on Project Future Safe Aotearoa. Providing consistency in how we operate as an industry is a key focus for me.


Louise Macbeth, Contact Energy



I have over ten years of experience in the power generation industry, where I've held roles in maintenance planning, health and safety, and business management. Since August 2023, I’ve been leading the Operations team for Contact’s geothermal sites. I have been involved with StayLive since 2019 and am passionate about how as an industry we can all collaborate together to effect positive change.


Sally Stahmer, HSE Director APAC, Aquila Clean Energy



Based in Australia – Melbourne office, I am a Health and Safety professional with over a decade of health and safety practice in sustainable environmental solutions and have developed, implemented and maintained risk-based Health and Safety practices within various energy industries.

I have an MBA which has assisted in further developing a strategic business perspective which complements my technical expertise in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). I am also a certified OHS professional, recognized by the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS).

I am a fervent advocate for renewal energy and environmental responsibility and have spent the last seven + years specially focused on renewable energy solutions.


Richard Pearce, Lodestone



Richard has an extensive background in delivering impact across a range of functional areas, including engineering, asset management, and construction leadership, through to strategic planning and corporate affairs. Having worked for the likes of Genesis Energy, Northpower and Vector, he has a deep understanding of the energy and electricity sectors, and a passion for building strategic relationships and driving success.


Peter Mackie, Generation HSE Manager, Nova Energy



Peter Mackie is an experienced HSE professional with over 30 years in the Electricity Generation, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemical industries. Currently the Generation HSE Manager at Nova Energy Ltd, he has a proven track record in regulatory compliance, operational risk management, and safety leadership. He is skilled in work controls, training & competency, and auditing. Peter is a member of both NZISM and IOSH, and has been a member of Staylive since 2020.


Peter Litchfield, Commercial Manager, Manawa Energy



I have worked in the electrical industry for 30 years in both NZ and the UK, in a variety of roles including maintenance, shift operations and training at a number of sites. I have gained a wide range of experience of different plant types with the unique and generic issues that go with each. My current role is that of Commercial Manager with the wider Production Team at Manawa Energy.

I enjoy getting out to sites and engaging with the staff at the schemes discussing the work they do and opportunities that are available to enhance the way they work and the value they can add to the business. I also have a passion for emergency preparedness, understanding the risks out there and being ready to deal with them.



Richard Luoni, Manawa Energy



I have recently transitioned to the Energy industry after almost two decades working in the maritime industry. I spent my sea time in a range of roles and industries all over the globe including, offshore supply, commercial & charter fishing, workboats and emergency response. I then spent the next ten years shoreside working as a regulator for Maritime NZ as an Advisor/Technical Advisor, Senior Maritime Officer, Specialist Investigator and Regulatory Operation Manager.

I have been exposed to the worst-case scenarios in poor work practices and as a result have a real drive to support improvements. Working collaboratively between businesses is imperative to success as an industry. Remove duplication, remove the confusion and remove the inconsistencies in how we operate. We all have the same goal for our teams. ‘To come home safe to their family and friends’.



Phillip Erdbeer, Mercury



Phillip Erdbeer is an Area Manager in the power generation sector with a decade of experience. He has a strong background in managing operations and driving efficiency in energy production. Phillip is skilled in leadership, strategic planning, and project management, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy practices. I am passionate about driving industry-leading change that promotes safe outcomes for New Zealand. I firmly believe in fostering and empowering a safety culture across organisations, and I am excited about the potential of StayLive to guide Health and Safety Wellbeing (HSW) initiatives.



Katherine Jensen, Meridian Energy



With over 15 years’ experience in strategic communications, people leadership and project management, I’ve only recently moved into the world of Health & Safety. I bring with me a unique perspective. Building on Meridian’s solid foundation of Safety II Principles and a strong safety culture, I am focused on ensuring strong connection and engagement across our sites and work teams so that we’re continuously learning from each other and working together to make work safer. I’m also on a relentless pursuit to make safety simple. From how we manage our Critical Risks, through to Emergency Response guidance and H&S Reports, I’m passionate about ensuring our H&S resources and communications are simple, consistent and clearly understood by all. Our mission at Meridian is to ensure that everyone gets home safe and well at the end of each day – that takes a team effort and requires everyone working together towards the same goal.



Ross Berry, Meridian Energy



Ross is one of the many lifers in the electricity industry, and has worked in both distribution and retail for more than forty years. Ross works as the Site Owner, at Meridian’s new Harapaki Wind Farm between Napier and Taupo, following many years at Unison where he project managed the construction of Meridian’s 220/33kV substation at Harapaki.

When not at work Ross is a keen tramper, skier, photographer and campervan adventurer, and was very fortunate to spend time at Scott Base in Antarctica while completing his NZ Diploma in Energy Management practical assessment project.



Cam Smailes, Group Manager Health and Safety, Hutec Engineering



Prior to starting a now four-year stint with Hutec Engineering, I had worked across a range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, construction and demolition in both Project Management and Health and Safety. I have witnessed firsthand the advantages of being able to collaborate with clients to understand how we can work smarter together to increase safety on worksites and StayLive is an industry leader in this regard.

I am trained in Health and Safety to post graduate level and I enjoy focusing my time out in the field alongside the key people that can find the most efficiency in the way that we perform work, thus increasing the chance of improvement and success. Critical risk control and the safe planning of high-risk work tasks are what I find myself assisting staff with most, whilst having these aligned with robust safety plans that are clearly linked to project work scopes.

As a contractor representative on the StayLive team, it is great being able to provide practical advice on how best to proactively manage risk as we collaborate together across the work sites.



Justin Lloyd, MB Century



With over two decades of industry experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge in power generation, operations, and safety. Having spent 10 years with Mercury based at Mokai power station, I have developed deep expertise in geothermal energy production. In 2022, I moved to MB Century as a senior manager, where my focus is on operations and safety, with a commitment to creating secure, efficient workplaces for our people to thrive. An additional 10 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) in my younger years has allowed me to hone my leadership skills and understand a wide range of operational requirements for asset management. I am passionate about health, safety, and the environment (HSE). I am dedicated to ensuring that we effectively train the next generation of workers while fostering continuous learning with a positive safety culture.



Hayley Head, Principal Advisor - Health & Safety, Electricity Engineers' Assn



My career started with Orion NZ Ltd, a distribution company, as an electrical apprentice where I experienced many different aspects of work from substation build and maintenance to overhead line work and underground cable installation and jointing. Then as an Engineering Cadet, I achieved my Diploma in Electrical Engineering. My focus then moved to delivering innovative industry training while also developing my skills as a Network Controller. After many years with Orion, it was time for a change, and I have now moved to the EEA as their Principal Advisor, Health and Safety.

I have been a member of the EEA – Safety Standards and Procedures Group (SSPG) for the past five years and have been the convenor for the Collective Network Operations Group (CNOG) for three.

I am excited to be working with the StayLive Group and learning more about the generation sector.


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