Electrician

3 days ago

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Northpower Full time NZ$35,000 - NZ$45,000 per year

The Role:
We are looking for an Electrical Fitter / Electrician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing LV and HV electrical equipment and systems.

This position will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and varied environment across the electricity distribution, commercial, and industrial market sectors.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems in electricity distribution, commercial, and industrial networks.
  • Joint and terminate LV cables (up to and including 1kV) and assemble electrical panels, junction boxes, ring main units, switchgear, - and transformers.
  • Carry out electrical testing and use approved methods to ensure systems are in safe working condition.
  • Perform network switching, isolating equipment to carry out maintenance or restore service when competent to do so.
  • Ensure that all health, safety, and environmental requirements are met while delivering excellent service to our customers.
  • Contribute to the team's performance, ensuring work is done efficiently and to high standards.

In return for your expertise and commitment, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive remuneration (Between $35-$45 per hour)
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
  • Access to an in-house well-being program, including Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
  • A range of retail discounts and other benefits

About You:
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Fitter/Electrician with a passion for safety and delivering high-quality work.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 4) or equivalent
  • Current EWRB Practicing Licence
  • Extensive hands-on experience with HV/LV cable installations, substation maintenance, and switchgear servicing
  • Solid background in HV switching, transformer testing, and cable fault repair
  • A strong understanding of health and safety procedures, switching protocols, and electrical standards
  • A valid Class 1 NZ driver's licence (Class 2 an advantage)
  • Testing and commissioning of 11kV/33kV systems
  • Load break switch, auto-recloser, and regulator installations
  • Work planning and contractor oversight

About us:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, 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 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers

Apply Now:
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