Transmission Stations Electrical Fitter

2 weeks ago


Rotorua, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

**The role**
As a Transmission Electrical Fitter, you’ll be able to communicate confidently and have a great eye for detail. This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that has a reputation for excellence and innovation.
This role will report to the Supervisor, and you’ll be joining an experienced team to construct and maintain electrical equipment to customer requirements in a substation environment.

You will need to demonstrate the following:

- Carry out prescribed electrical work according to regulations
- Inspecting, fault finding, and defect elimination on HV and LV electrical equipment.
- Accurate record-keeping and reporting of the works undertaken
- Identify potential issues and provide effective solutions to recover from setbacks
- Conduct job scoping and planning with accuracy
- Assist with repair and maintenance activities and identify potential problems and solutions to recover from any setbacks

Who we’re looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:

- Experience in 11KV to 220KV Substation Construction or Maintenance is desirable
- Preferably working at height competencies and experience heavy industry & construction type skill set
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics & diagrams
- Experience with isolating and switching HV & LV network systems
- Be a registered electrician with a current practicing licence
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job and has a strong commitment to health and safety
- New Zealand driver’s licence

**About us**:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We’re one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. With over 1,400 staff working across 14 locations, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance.

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