Electrical Fitter/cable Test Technician

1 week ago

Hamilton, New Zealand WEL Networks Full time

Work in a highly safety conscious and awesome team environment
- Be part of an evolving community-owned utility in a critical infrastructure sector.
- Enjoy outstanding benefits and career growth in a collaborative, future-focused environment.

**About WEL Networks**

WEL Networks has been powering the Waikato for over a century. Based in Hamilton and proudly community-owned, we supply electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses. With over 300 employees, we’re deeply invested in the region’s growth—embracing new technologies to future-proof our network and support thriving communities. As we transition beyond traditional infrastructure, now is the perfect time to be part of our bold, sustainable energy journey.

**About the role**

We are currently looking for an experienced Cable Test Technician to join our Maintenance Services team.

This is an opportunity to progress into a more technical role, providing support to our Test Van crew as needed; where you will be working with sophisticated testing equipment to test and fault find within our network.

**Duties include**:

- Cable commissioning, fault finding and cable maintenance condition monitoring
- Primary and secondary testing on field devices
- Construct and maintain the 33KIV/11KV network
- Perform high and low voltage switching, ensuring accurate interpretation of switching plans and clear communication with field crews and SYSCON.
- Participating in our on-call faults roster and working unscheduled overtime when required

**Skills and experience**
- A minimum of 3 years post trade experience - this role requires some depth of experience
- Must be a Registered Electrician or Cable Jointer with a current practicing certificate, a Level 5 Power Technician qualification would be an advantage
- Cable testing and switching experience would be an advantage
- Ability and experience to work independently and unsupervised
- Demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety

**Why join us?**

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, comprehensive wellbeing benefits, and a supportive team culture. You’ll be part of a business that’s investing in the future—both in technology and in people.

**Ready to learn more? Start here**

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may begin before the closing date.

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