Power Systems Technician

2 weeks ago

Mount Wellington, New Zealand Omexom New Zealand Full time

Posted: 11/08/2025
- Closing Date: 30/09/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Auckland - Mt. Wellington
- Job Category: Trades & Operators
- Based in **Mt. Wellington**
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Life & Disability Cover
- Generous KiwiSaver Contributions
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Long Service Rewards
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Be a part of a Great Team
- Full-time
- Vehicle for work purposes
- $55.00 - $70.00 per hour (based on experience)

**About the Role**

Our** Building Capital Solutions** Team is looking for an experienced **Power Systems Technician** to support our growing Industrial Power Services team. This role is focused on delivering high-voltage testing, commissioning, and maintenance across critical industrial and infrastructure sites — from manufacturing plants to substations and energy facilities. You'll work hands-on with advanced HV systems, protection relays, rotating machinery, and control equipment, helping keep New Zealand’s industrial power infrastructure running safely and efficiently.
- Testing and maintaining HV equipment including transformers, protection relays, instrument transformers, and HV cables up to 33kV
- Commissioning and servicing of power system communication and control equipment
- Performing insulating oil analysis and electrical breakdown testing
- Leading or supporting system commissioning activities
- Jointing and terminating specialist communications cables
- Participating in response work and scheduled maintenance
- Following Omexom and client safety procedures, and contributing to a strong safety-first culture

**Qualifications and Skills**
- A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or power systems (polytechnic diploma or equivalent)
- Experience working in substations, switchyards, or industrial HV environments
- Sound technical knowledge of electrical protection systems
- Proficiency using HV test equipment and interpreting test results
- A proactive approach to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement
- Ability to travel for regional project work

**Who are we?**

Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services.

With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Powerco, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited.

In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions.

At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**How to apply**

If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close on** Tuesday 30th September, 2025.**

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.

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