Line Mechanic

5 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

**The role**
Reporting to the Field Manager, your safety and that of others around you is your number one priority in this role. You’ll be working on overhead lines and undertake line work using best industry practice. Other responsibilities include:
- Install and replace electricity network pole structures, overhead conductors and associated distribution equipment
- Overhaul or replace non-load-bearing pole hardware in electrical networks
- Safely and competently drive or operate heavy vehicles such as line trucks and elevating platform vehicle (EPVs)
- Operate ground and structure mounted electrical equipment associated with distribution electric lines up to 33kVUndertake preliminary work in preparation for work that is required to be completed during outages
- Helping your team and others with other ad hoc tasks to meet work completion deadlines
- Maintain field paperwork, reports and inspection documentation

**What’s in it for you**
At Northpower, we put our people at the heart of the organisation and is committed to safety. In this role, you’ll be working within a close-knit team that’s diverse and inclusive and believes in empowering their members to take ownership and responsibility. Other benefits include:
- A competitive remuneration package, an in-house wellbeing programme and group discounted medical insurance
- Paid overtime, ‘working away’ and travel allowance
- A range of retail benefits and discounts
- Ongoing learning development and training opportunities

**About you**
You’ll be working on a variety of exciting projects and may have to do some occasional weekend work. To be successful in this role, it is essential to have the following:
- NZ Line Mechanic Level 4 qualification with a current NZ EWRB Practicing licence
- At least a year’s solid experience under your belt with experience in the electricity Distribution sector
- A valid Class 2 driver’s licence, Class 4 licence (preferable not essential)
- Physical ability to perform the role
- Competent in the use of truck mounted cranes and Elevated Platform Vehicles would be an advantage
- A great work attitude and willingness to be part of a diverse team along with a strong focus to health & safety
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, communicate well and be part of a team

**Get in touch**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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