Underground Locator Technician

5 months ago


Palmerston North, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**

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
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer Energy work with some of New Zealand’s largest asset owners and energy providers to maintain their critical networks and assets across the country. Our whole-of-life approach creates positive outcomes for all New Zealanders as we help to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy, and build a better Aotearoa. There are more than 500 of us in the Energy team and we are committed to being kaitiaki - guardians of New Zealand’s future.

About the role

Due to growth and opportunities to further expand our business, we currently have an opening in the Manawatu area for an Underground Locator Technician to join our great team. You will work with the latest technology supporting our customers locating utilities, mapping underground utilities, interpreting plans, and managing customer relationships.

The role will support other USL team members with the planning, delivery, and documentation of mapping services. Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

- To work within the parameters relevant to the work, e.g. time, materials, costs, resources.
- To ensure a positive relationship with customers.
- To work within, and assist with, risk and event management and mitigation guidelines.
- To provide technical support, where appropriate.
- To assist in service/delivery improvements where requested.
- Champion USL Utility Mapping services with the wider USL team.

This is a full-time permanent role. The role is paying between $65,000 - $75,000+, experience dependant. We are also open to Trainees who are keen to learn

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- NZQA L3 Telecommunications qualifications, or similar, or minimum 3 years relevant experience
- Previous telecommunications or utilities industry experience
- Experience with GPR cable/pipe location
- Good understanding of utility network architecture
- A willingness to learn and develop basic survey and Arc GIS skills
- Full New Zealand driver’s license
- Self-starter with an eye for detail and planning your work effectively
- Great communication skills

**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



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