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Hv Testing Technician

1 month ago

Canterbury, New Zealand Connetics Full time

**High Voltage Equipment Testing Technician About Connetics**

With our head office based in Christchurch, New Zealand, with depots in Cromwell and Tawa, we’re responsible for constructing and maintaining overhead and underground lines and equipment across these locations. Providing such a critical service is no easy task and we know that to be the best, our people need to be connected, safe, and involved.

**About the role**

After several internal promotions, we are seeking an experienced High Voltage Testing Technician to join our Equipment Testing Team. This is an interesting and varied role with plenty of learning to keep you interested and engaged. At Connetics, we value opportunities for our people to grow and develop, fostering a dynamic work environment where our teams feel appreciated.

Working collaboratively with the Equipment Testing Coordinator and Equipment Testing Team, the position of HV Equipment Testing Technician is responsible for carrying out the regular testing, calibration and repair of HV equipment for both internal and external customers. This role also has responsibility for testing HV electrical protective and measuring equipment, as well as vehicle electrical testing (Earth bonding and insulated EWPs).
- Carries out testing, calibration, repair, and certification of HV electrical equipment, ensuring all necessary standards and safety practices are adhered to
- Ensures HV equipment is repaired, either by completing repairs or arranging repair by external providers
- Ensures internal & external customer requirements are understood and met, and the customer is kept well informed of job progress
- Ensures relevant data capture systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner
- Ensures all plant and equipment used for testing and repair has current certification
- Maintains all competencies required to conduct work activities
- Provides assistance to the Calibration and Appliance Testing roles as training and skills allow
- Maintains a safe, efficient and quality work environment when undertaking high voltage testing activities

**Skills /Experience**

**Essential**
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high voltage equipment Three to six years electrical testing instrument calibration experience, or equivalent
- Experience in electrical equipment testing: e.g. HV PPE, testing equipment, live line protective equipment, vehicles electrical testing, and instrument calibration
- Current and valid drivers’ licence
- Computer and technology literate
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

**Desirable**
- Registered electrician with current practising licence
- Diploma or NZCE Electrical (or equivalent)

You'll be joining a friendly, tight-knit team who look out for one another and keep each other safe. Our teams are given the flexibility and trust to get the job done, because we understand that when your work environment fits your values and lifestyle, it's a better place to be.

**At Connetics, you'll also benefit from**:

- Long-service leave
- Health and wellbeing perks, including free confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, biennial mini medicals
- Recognition programmes including in the moment recognition, and team and individual awards
- Career development opportunities such as seminars, training and leadership development
- Mentoring for professional and personal pursuits from mentors across the CCHL Group
- Social perks including super cheap rates at our Hanmer Holiday House, family fun events, breakfast events and Social Club gatherings

**Rate/Hours of Work**
- Base salary from: $85,000-$100,000
- Minimum 40 hours per week

**Pre-Employment Tests | Medical & Ministry of Justice**

Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, a Pre-Employment medical test which includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

Overseas Applicants

Must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.

Please include evidence of your certifications and any relevant formal qualifications.

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Permanent Full Time

**Job no**:GEAH37858

**Location**:Canterbury Region

**Closing Date**:Thursday, 3 August 2023

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