Transmission Power Technician

6 months ago


Rotorua, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

Our team is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where collaboration is highly valued. We are proud to have a leadership team that offers guidance and encouragement to help all team members perform their best work.**The role**
As a
- **Transmission Power Technician**, you'll leverage strong communication skills and keen attention to detail. This role offers a chance to join a prestigious organization known for excellence and innovation. Reporting to the Technician Group Lead, you'll oversee high-voltage substation projects with a focus on safety and efficiency. Your responsibilities include providing ongoing technical support, planning project scopes, conducting inspections and performing maintenance on crucial assets like protection relays and circuit breakers. Your technical insights will contribute to maintenance and capital project estimations.
- What we offer:
- Competitive Remuneration + Annual Wage Review + Overtime Allowance
- Tool of Trade Vehicle + Full PPE Gear + iPad + Laptop + Phone
- Internal Kaitiaki or Wellbeing Network + EAP + Time in Lieu + Additional Leave Options
- Discounts on Retail Products + Discounted Medical Insurance
- Job Skill Development + Training for Future Development + Amazing Team

**What’s in it for you?**
Our team is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where collaboration is highly valued. We are proud to have a leadership team that offers guidance and encouragement to help all team members perform their best work.
- Key responsibilities for the
- **Transmission Power Technician** position include, but are not limited to:
- Carry out prescribed electrical work according to regulations
- Inspecting, fault finding and defect elimination on HV and LV electrical equipment
- Accurate record-keeping and reporting of the works undertaken
- Identify potential issues and provide effective solutions to recover from setbacks
- Conduct job scoping and planning with accuracy
- Assist with repair and maintenance activities and identify potential problems and solutions to recover from any setbacks

**Who we’re looking for?**
Our electrical maintenance team is on a hunt for an Electrical/Power Technician experienced in High Voltage space to join
- them. This role has the option to be based either in Rotorua.
- To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:
- Experience in high voltage zone substations and proven track record around testing protections devices, maintenance, inspection regime tasks
- Hold a current practising licence along with strong knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work procedures
- Demonstrated experience working on 11kV and above transformers, circuit breakers, DC battery systems and SCADA communication assets
- A full and clean NZ class 1 driver’s licence
- Ability to display initiate and willingness to be part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with basic technology knowledge

**About us**
Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
- We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.**Get in touch


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