National Grid Asset Controller - Auckland or Christchurch

at  Transpower

Transpower owns and operates New Zealand’s National Grid, the High Voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand.
Our people plan, build and operate the High Voltage electricity transmission system that powers our country and our lives. We’re proud to have done this in one form or another for over 100 years - powering Kiwi businesses, communities and homes.

• Controlling the real-time operation of national grid assets including operation of the HVDC link
• Managing asset availability to the System Operator for planned and unplanned outages, in line with the Grid Owner’s CODE compliance obligations
• Managing unplanned event communications and reporting (customers, Police, Electricity Authority, and other Transpower groups)
• Monitoring via national SCADA, grid asset status and ensuring they are operated within their rated capability
• Controlling core grid and regional equipment independently as and when required for safety and asset health reasons
• Maintaining effective relationships both internally and with customers (line companies, generators, and direct connects), and service provider