Senior Protection Engineer

4 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand WEL Networks Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year
  • Be part of a busy protection team tackling challenging projects to future-proof our network
  • Grow and thrive in an innovative utility network
  • WEL has a great range of flexible working options and benefits.

About WEL Networks

With over 300 employees, we're proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing.

About the role

As a Senior Protection Engineer it will be your responsibility to own and lead WEL's protection and associated control and instrumentation (C&I) systems. This includes system architecture, system performance, meeting future needs and liaising with the Lifecycle Engineering team to optimise asset replacement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review protection and C&I philosophies, specifications, standard design and settings
  • Design and implement performance measures from a detailed view up to a management dashboard
  • Identify areas for improvement and lead initiatives to improve the WEL protection and control system
  • Develop and maintain protection and C&I system processes and database
  • Identify, design and lead training and development to lift the protection capability of WEL and WEL Services
  • Design WEL's protection and control system to enable future distribution technology
  • Provide general engineering support to the business as a member of the Engineering Team

You will have:

  • A BEng or tertiary level qualification in electrical engineering
  • Power System Protection qualification such as the PSP course or equivalent
  • A minimum of ten years' direct experience in the field of protection systems, designing architectures, setting, documentation and lifecycle management
  • Strong field engineering experience, such as the commissioning of HV protection system
  • Some knowledge of WEL's network is desirable

Why join us?

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, comprehensive wellbeing benefits, and a supportive team culture. You'll be part of a business that's investing in the future - both in technology and in people. 

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We value diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to the application process. If you're ready to partner with a business that's powering the future, we'd love to hear from you. Check out the position description and apply today and help us build a smarter, more sustainable energy network.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may begin before the closing date.

As part of our commitment to safety in a critical industry, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test and complete a police background check prior to starting with WEL.

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