Operations Planning Lead

4 days ago

Whangarei, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

Want to be part of an experienced team that makes a meaningful impact on our business?

**The role**
Reporting to the Head of Electricity Operations, as the Network Operations Plannning Lead, you’ll be responsible for providing oversight and leadership to manage planned outages on Northpower’s electricity network with your team. You will co-ordinate Network outages for maintenance and project activities with service delivery teams and contractors to optimise network availability.
- Based in Whangarei, you will also:
- Ensure accurate preparation of switching instructions to release network equipment safely according to the required timeframe, service level agreement and industry rules
- Schedule Access Permits to minimise outage times and avoid planning overlaps
- Liaise with external customers for their equipment releases

**What’s in it for you?**
This is a rewarding opportunity to make your mark Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

A competitive remuneration and a range of retail discounts through the Boost employee benefits programme
- In-house well-being programme, a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP Services
- Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment for professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Social club and family centred events including the Northpower Wild Kiwi multisport event and annual fishing competition
- Discounted gym membership

Our strength is in our people, with a high standard of support, respect and work and we invest heavily in both our staff and community. You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunity for development.
- **About you**
You are an experienced, natural leader with an electrical registration and/or tertiary qualification in Electrical, Power Engineering or similar. We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with good working knowledge of electrical distribution networks
- High attention to detail with a strong aptitude for accuracy to record operating data
- Exceptional relationship management skills, including influencing of key stakeholders
- Sound knowledge of relevant NZ legislation and regulation, policies and procedures including health & safety, electricity is essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and enthusiasm to learn new systems quickly
- Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
- Ability to prioritise and work with tight deadlines
- Good judgment and solid decision making under pressure
- Tenacity in taking problems through to successful outcomes
- Ability to foresee challenges, read situations and respond efficiently and effectively

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
- We are also one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors with a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
- We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations in North Island to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
- **Get in touch**
- Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_

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