Outage Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Ventia Full time

Our hardworking and busy Power team based in Christchurch are seeking an experienced Outage Planner to carry out outage planning of scheduled/unscheduled Maintenance, Projects and Transmission Lines work in the upper half of the South Island.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?**

You will be part of a growing team and will have the opportunity to develop your career within the Power Sector. Ventia has recently been awarded a 10 year contract and have expanded their patch in the Transpower Network. This role will give you the chance to work with a well-established team who are experienced and experts in their field. You will gain access to learning and development programs as well opportunities to further your career growth.

At Ventia, we carry out essential and critical work that serve and Power the community.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This is a busy role that looks after up to 30 outages a month. Your day to day responsibilities include compiling operating sequences for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance project, and lines work. You will be responsible for the documentation of substation access or test permit area, including isolation points and earthing requirements working safely in the Transpower HV switchyard.

This role will also look after the preparation of switching folders for maintenance switcher and field operators required for scheduled or unscheduled work, including faults. They will be responsible for creating outage window requests in Transpower outage system (IONS) as well as carrying out other administrative activities in this system.

**Other key responsibilities include**
- Resource planning
- Stakeholder management particularly with other connected parties such as Orion, Mainpower, EA, Westpower, Network Tasman, and Transpower
- Compile the Switching Job Card for all the Scheduled/Unscheduled Work
- Liaise with Administrator to create the MAXIMO/SAP work order numbers required for the Maintenance Switcher/Field Operator on their time sheet.

There is a focus on working as part of one big national Power team, sharing information with supervisors, team leaders, and other team members as and when it is appropriate.

**ABOUT YOU**

Their excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, and their flexible and adaptive nature are key to their success in their role.

**Other requirements**
- Full Class 1 Driver’s licnece
- Excellent communication skills

**WHAT MAKES YOU RIGHT FOR VENTIA?**
- You’re a can-do person who goes above and beyond to get the job done.
- You put safety first.
- You share our values like integrity and excellence.

**ABOUT VENTIA**
Ventia is one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure services companies. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**DIVERSITY**
We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

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