Cable Jointer

5 days ago

Hamilton, New Zealand WEL Networks Full time

**Want to be on the winning side?**:

- **Grow and thrive in an innovative utility network**:

- **Awesome range of employee benefits**

**About WEL Networks**

With around 300 employees, owned by and working for the community, WEL Networks has been serving the Waikato for 100 years, distributing power from the national grid, connecting over 160,000 people to electricity services.

Based in Hamilton, we play an essential role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies that will modernise our network and future-proof our region. We’re excited to be broadening our horizons as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility.

We are looking for skilled, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in supporting the company through this exciting new chapter and into the future.

**About the team**

Come and join the team that has just walked away from the Connexis Annual Cable Jointer and Line Mechanic competition with double Gold. Yes, that’s right; for WEL Networks it was a clean sweep at the competition this year. The Cable Jointers and Line Mechanics both brought the Gold Medals home to the sunny Waikato. Join our Network Utilities team and work alongside the industry’s best.

**About the role**

As a Cable Jointer, you will provide distribution network services including cable jointing for construction, maintenance and repairs on WEL’s network.

**Duties**
- Maintaining, jointing and terminating PVC, XLPE and Paper-Lead 400 Volt, 11,000 Volt and 33,000 Volt underground cables
- High voltage switching qualification preferred
- Participating in a callout roster for 24hr fault response and repair
- Liaising with the control centre, dispatch and operations staff, and other utilities/authorities

**Skills and experience**
- An uncompromising commitment to workplace safety
- EWRB registration and current practicing licence as a Cable Jointer (LV / HV)
- Sound knowledge of distribution industry preferred but not essential

**Staff Benefits**

At WEL, we look after our people - from full medical, life and income protection insurance, a variety of flexible working options, the safest equipment and plenty of upskilling opportunities. We will also help you with relocation expenses when moving into the beautiful Waikato.

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

**How to Apply**

View the full position description for more details and if this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply

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