Electrical Asset Protection Specialist

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Ventia Pty Limited Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Asset Protection Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing testing and commissioning of substation assets with a strong focus on OH&S.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fault finding, installation, testing, programming, maintenance, and repair of substation and electrical assets.
  • Managing substation, transformers, and switch gear maintenance, repairs, and installations.
  • Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues.
  • Carry out relevant quality checks and audits.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical certificate or licence.
  • Minimum 5+ years industry experience in power assets.
  • Hold registration (full, provisional, or limited) from the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) as an Electrician or Electrical Engineer.
  • Practical industry-related experience is essential.
  • Experience with HV, substation, or power transmission is desirable.
  • Experience working on an electrical distribution network is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in underground cable testing.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge of industry standards and codes.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds.



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