Electrician at Pan Pac

Whirinaki, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, DCS Systems, PLC Systems, VSD Systems, High Voltage, Low Voltage, Fault Finding, Preventative Maintenance, Communication Protocols, Electrical Repair, Protection Systems, Teamwork, Logical Thinking, Safety Compliance

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

About the role Join us as an Electrician in our Pulp business unit and help keep our industrial site running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll support electrical functions across a variety of plant, including Pulpmill operations, the Chipmill, Bark Boiler, and our primary and secondary wastewater treatment facilities. You’ll work across a wide range of electrical systems supported by our DCS and PLC network, along with a large fleet of networked VSDs and multiple communication protocols. As one of New Zealand’s largest on site energy operations, we manage our own 11kV supply and distribution network—so you’ll work on everything from 11kV down to 24V DC. Key Responsibilities Include: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across all pulpmill and utilities electrical assets. Supporting breakdown response alongside shift electricians to minimise downtime. Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, control, and protection systems. Maintaining and fault finding across DCS, PLC, and VSD systems. Supporting the reliability and safe operation of high and low voltage equipment. Contributing to capital, upgrade, and maintenance projects as required. Ensuring related documentation, testing, and compliance requirements are met. This is a day shift role, Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm), with participation in our call out roster approximately one week in every five. The position is based at our Whirinaki site, just 15 minutes north of Napier. We offer Secure employment A supportive learning and development environment Reward and recognition Flexible work options Wellbeing programme Free life insurance for you and discounted life insurance for your partner Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family Discounted petrol Free flu injections Retail discounts Annual firewood allocation Relocation costs (if applicable) Family friendly events About us We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 400 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community. About you You’re a skilled, team-oriented electrician who enjoys working with others to solve problems and deliver high quality results. You’re self-motivated, energetic, and take pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently. You’ll also bring: At least 2 years’ experience as a NZ registered electrician Strong electrical aptitude with proven hands on experience Logical thinking and confident fault finding skills Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment Knowledge of VSDs, PLCs, and DCS systems (preferred) Great communication skills and a collaborative approach A willingness to learn If this sounds like you and you’re ready for your next exciting career journey, apply now!

Responsibilities

The Electrician will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance across all electrical assets in the pulpmill and utilities, while also supporting breakdown response alongside shift electricians to minimize downtime. Key duties include troubleshooting and repairing electrical, control, and protection systems, including DCS, PLC, and VSD systems.