Electrical Fitter

6 days ago

Hamilton, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

**The role**
As an Electrical Fitter/Electrician, you’ll be able to communicate confidently and have a great eye for detail. You will be a part of an experienced team to construct and maintain electrical equipment to customer requirements in a substation environment. This role will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be based at our Hamilton Depot.
The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:

- Carry out prescribed electrical work according to regulations
- Need to perform callouts and maintenance duties as a lone worker, with a travel between 28 regional substation
- Inspecting, fault finding and defect elimination on HV and LV electrical equipment
- Accurate record-keeping and reporting of the works undertaken
- Identify potential issues and provide effective solutions to recover from setbacks
- Conduct job scoping and planning with accuracy
- Assist with repair and maintenance activities and identify potential problems and solutions to recover from any setbacks

**What’s in it for you?**
A role with us will enable you to achieve satisfaction of playing an important part in helping deliver essential services to our communities. As an Electrician, you'll encounter a diverse range of challenging environments, providing opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities.

**The benefits include**:

- Competitive Remuneration + Annual Wage Review + Overtime Allowance
- Tool of Trade Vehicle + Full PPE Gear + iPad + Phone
- Internal Kaitiaki Network + EAP + Additional Leave Options
- Discounts on Retail Products + Access to Personal Use Fuel Cards
- Life Insurance + Southern Cross Health Insurance Incentives
- Job Skill Development + Training for Future Development + Amazing Team
- Long Service Leave Entitlements

**To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills**:

- Experience in 11KV to 220KV Substation Construction or Maintenance is desirable
- Preferably working at height competencies and experience heavy industry & construction type skill set
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics & diagrams
- Experience with isolating and switching HV & LV network systems
- Be a registered electrician with a current practicing license
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job and has a strong commitment to health and safety
- New Zealand driver’s license

**About us**
Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early
Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference checks.

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