Technician

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

The role
Reporting to the Field Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical management and delivery of high voltage substation works safely, positively, effectively and efficiently

You will also:

  • Work with management to plan and agree on work/job objectives
  • Scope a job effectively and identify environmental and other influencing factors
  • Provide support for the estimating of works to ensure they are priced correctly
  • Guide with interpreting technical drawings and specifications when required
  • Perform competent audits and quality checks
  • Articulate job methodologies and approach clearly and clarify to team on site
  • Seek and explore alternative ideas/approaches to make cost savings and improvements

What's in it for you?
No two days will be the same as you will experience variety working in a range of challenging environments, which will extend your knowledge and capabilities

Some other benefits include:

  • Competitive remuneration based on experience for full time employment of 40 hours per week + allowances + full PPE gear and equipment provided
  • Tool of trade company vehicle, inhouse wellbeing programme and discounted medical insurance
  • Working for a diverse range of customers which means variety and job security
  • Plenty of training and development opportunities and the opportunity to gain new skills within the industry
  • Paid overtime if you are required to work additional hours, paid 'working away' and travel allowance
  • The opportunity to work for a purposeful, essential organisation in a critical safety leadership position

Who we're looking for
To secure this role, you'll hold a current practising licence along with strong knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements and the relevant Parts of the Safe Manual - Electricity Industry (SE-MI)

  • Must have:
  • Proven technical experience in high voltage zone substations environment, SCADA, Protection relay configuration and testing
  • Demonstrated experience in underground cable testing and cable IDs
  • Proven experience carrying out Pre & Post Commissioning tests including testing and commissioning of Siemens and SEL relays
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and carrying out As-Builts on drawings

You will also have:

  • Relevant trade qualification(s) as required (Diploma or NZCE (or equivalent) or
  • Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a similar environment required.
  • Ability to work on battery banks, charger systems, multiple input protection systems, HV cables, secondary cables, HV circuit breakers, power transformers, single input protection relays and test instruments[RB4] (preferable but not essential)
  • Ability to display initiative and willingness to be part of a team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with basic technology knowledge

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners - other network owners and operators across the North Island.

  • We have over 1,300 staff working together across 13 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
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