Electrical Fitter

at  North Power NZ

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and skilled individual to join our team. You’ll work alongside our talented crew, making a real impact and contributing to our success. This is your chance to shape your career and leave your mark. We look forward to your application!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re looking for a qualified Electrician that is eager to learn an important part of the electrical industry. Any level of experience is accepted, but you will need to be a registered New Zealand Electrician. Our leadership team provides guidance and support to help you excel.

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 licence
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job and has a strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
• A current practicing license as a registered electrician
• The physical stamina for the job and a strong commitment to health and safety
• A New Zealand driver’s license.

ABOUT US

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

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 distribution and some substation environments. This role will report to the Electrical Field Services Manager and will be based at our Hamilton Depot.

The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:

• Performing electrical work according to regulations
• Installing new equipment such as ground mount switches and transformers with associated pillar boxes
• Inspecting, fault finding, and fixing HV and LV electrical equipment
• Keeping accurate records and reporting work done; GPS recording of new equipment
• Identifying issues and providing effective solutions
• Conducting precise job scoping and planning
• Assisting with repairs, maintenance and periodic inspections
• Identifying and solving potential problems.

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 licence
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job and has a strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
• A current practicing license as a registered electrician
• The physical stamina for the job and a strong commitment to health and safety
• A New Zealand driver’s license