About us
Your team of industrial electrical and engineering specialists
We’re not just engineers and electricians; we’re leaders in innovation and expertise.
Established in Invercargill as Electrical Installation & Servicing in 1996, EIS has since expanded into electrical compliance and engineering to meet our clients’ evolving needs. We now deliver industrial success stories across New Zealand and beyond, from our base in Southland and Canterbury.
Our vast experience and specialised skillsets mean we can get the job done on time, within budget, safely and to the highest quality standards. Moreover, our nationwide reach and collaborative network empower us to tackle all manner of projects, regardless of scale and complexity.
Our purpose
To deliver quality, results and peace of mind.
Our vision
To be the trusted partner for industrial automation and electrical solutions.
Our People
Meet our awesome EIS team who are not just experts in their fields; they’re dedicated to going above and beyond to exceed our clients’ expectations. Get to know some of the key faces leading and delivering projects across the company.
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Leonard Wiegersma
Managing Director
I am passionate about leading the EIS team to deliver work to the highest standards and exceed client expectations, while also leading the way in workplace safety. I started my career with EIS in 2000 and have been a shareholder and director of EIS since 2004. My expertise spans industrial electrical, functional safety and hazardous areas, and I have extensive experience in field management and delivery of major electrical projects for the industrial sector, particularly in dairy and mining.
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Daryl Cook
Southland Regional Manager
I have extensive experience in both project and people management. I've spent more than 20 years in the electrical construction industry, with expertise in designing, installing, commissioning and servicing all aspects of electrical power supply, distribution and process control systems.
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Travers Gibson
Canterbury Regional Manager
I am an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Skilled in Process Control, Control Systems Design, SCADA, Pumps, and Electrical Wiring.
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Shane Verster
Engineering Manager
I am an Engineering Professional with 20 years’ experience across various power generation, FMCG and facilities operations, having gained my experience in the UK and Africa. I consider myself a practical engineer and manager with effective interpersonal skills, resulting in teams which deliver tasks safely, within budget, on time and to the highest standards and quality. I thrive in promoting sustainability through training and mentoring within the business and across the broader engineering sector, linking with people passionate about industry.
Our core values
EIS is driven by a set of core values that shape the decisions we make and actions we take every day. As our guiding principles, our business is defined by these values.
Awards
Master Electricians Excellence Awards
A biennial competition and awards ceremony aimed to identify and recognise excellence within the electrical contracting industry.
2022
Silver Innovation Award
Bronze Innovation Award
2019
Gold Innovation Award
2017
Skills Industrial Automation Award
Overall Winner of the Excellence Award
Westpac Southland Business Excellence Awards
A biennial showcase of the Southland region’s business talent and capability, and a platform for paying tribute to local businesses building Southland’s economy and community.
2019
Innovation Award
2013
Supreme Winner – Business of the Year;
Workplace Safety Award