Protection Technician

4 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Connetics Full time

**Mō mātou - About Connetics**

Connetics is a multi-disciplined, multi-regional electrical design, construction, and maintenance business. We maintain and develop electrical infrastructure assets for energy customers throughout Aotearoa. Connetics has a current turnover of around $100 million, employing approximately 400 people across branches in Wellington, Central Otago, Westport, Paraparaumu as well as our head office and depots in Christchurch.

**Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About the role**

Reporting directly to the Technical Supervisor, the position of Test / Protection Technician carries out the testing and commissioning of new and existing equipment, fault finding and repair. This role may require travel outside the Canterbury region and may be required to be on regular rostered standby.
- Perform final inspections and livening of both new and pre-existing equipment, which encompasses:

- Testing and commissioning of Substation Electrical Equipment (PT's, CT'S, CB's etc.).
- Protection testing of pilot wire differential relays.
- Protection testing and commissioning of Ring Main Units.
- Testing and commissioning multi-feeder protection relays.
- Regulators testing and commissioning.
- Testing and commissioning line circuit breakers and controllers.
- Assist and take responsibility in the commissioning of zone substation protection schemes, including but not limited to Arc Flash, Transformer Protection, Feeder Protection, Line Protection, Bus Zone Protection, and their corresponding equipment.
- Validate the operability of both new and pre-existing equipment.
- Keep customers and fellow workers informed of the status of the tasks being undertaken.
- Provide regular updates on job progress to the project manager and supervisor.
- Conduct maintenance on Zone Substation protection systems.
- Compose and review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for the tasks performed.

This role is based in the Christchurch Office.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills /Experience**

**Essential**
- Registered electrician with current practicing license
- Experience in protection maintenance testing and commissioning.
- Relevant network operating certificates and competencies.
- Current driver's license.
- Computer and technology literate
- Test and commission protection relays, substation equipment, and protection relays using Omicron devices.

**Desirable**
- Diploma or NZCE Electrical (or equivalent)

At Connetics we understand that when your work environment fits your values and lifestyle, it's a better place to be. We offer flexibility and a range of employee benefits to ensure everything is in balance. We trust you to get the job done, and we respect the diversity and uniqueness of our people.

**At Connetics, you'll benefit from**:

- Long-service leave
- Health and wellbeing perks, including free confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, biennial mini medicals.
- Recognition programs including in the moment recognition, and team and individual awards.
- Social perks including super cheap rates at our Hanmer Holiday House, family fun events, breakfast events and Social Club gatherings

**Pre-Employment Tests | Medical & Ministry of Justice**

Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, a Pre-Employment medical test which includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

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