Faultperson

**The role**
Reporting to the Faults Supervisor, as a Fault person in this area you will be utilising your existing Line Mechanic experience and electrical distribution knowledge. You’ll be responsible for:

- Identifying faults on electricity supply lines
- Analysing the cause of faults
- Repair Or recommend remedial work
- Documenting faults and testing

We are looking for someone who treats safety as a priority and has great team ethics. Obviously you will be part of our faults standby roster which includes shift work. This role will involve liaising with the public so your customer service skills will be on form. This is your opportunity to be part of a tight knit professional team.

**What is in it for you?**
A role with us will enable you to work within a diverse and collaborative team with a very supportive leadership team. Other benefits include:

- Opportunities to expand on your current skills
- A tight knit group of team members who support each other’s growth
- Competitive remuneration, in-house wellbeing programme and initiatives including group discounted medical insurance

**Who we’re looking for**
You’ll be working on a variety of exciting projects and may have to do rostered hours, call-outs and weekend work. To be successful in this role, it is essential to have the following:

- NZ Distribution Line Mechanic qualification with a current NZ EWRB Practicing licence
- At least two years’ solid Line Mechanic experience under your belt
- A valid Class 2 driver’s licence, Class 4 licence (preferable not essential)
- A great work attitude and willingness to be part of a diverse team along with a strong focus to health & safety
- Ability to communicate and work under minimum supervision

**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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