Electrical Fitter

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Discounts from a number of NZ businesses on goods and services.

**Te **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer Energy work with some of New Zealand’s largest asset owners and energy providers including Powerco. We are currently looking for an experienced Electrician/Electrical Fitter who will be working in the Whanganui region.

**About the role**:
We have an exciting opportunity to grow your career as an Electrician/electrical fitter within our team based in Whanganui. You will be responsible for the Installation and technical maintenance of electrical equipment including Substations, Transformers, Switchgear, Regulators, and other associated network equipment.

You will have to work with key internal staff to understand customer’s requirements and determine relevant materials, equipment and labour to be used and estimated cost.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

It is essential that you are an experienced Electrician or equivalent with knowledge of the power industry and can offer:

- Relevant Electrical registration and practising licence
- Current driver’s licence (applicable classes)
- Both underground and overhead construction skills preferred
- Substation equipment knowledge and maintenance skills
- Sound knowledge of electrical test equipment, systems and procedures
- Electricity Distribution Industry related experience
- Sound verbal and written communication skills Physical stamina to carry out manual work, often in trying conditions

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-utilities-team/

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**
- We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team