Transmission Stations Electrical Fitter

at  North Power NZ

An exceptional opportunity awaits you at our company. We are actively seeking a motivated and capable individual to join our team and play a pivotal role in our ongoing success. By collaborating with our skilled professionals, you will have the chance to make a significant impact and leave a lasting mark on our organization. This is your chance to shape your career journey and we eagerly await your application.

ABOUT US

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre 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 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

THE ROLE

As a Transmission Stations 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 a substation environment. This role will report to the Delivery Manager - Construction and Scheduling and will be based at our Rotorua Depot.

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

• Carry out prescribed electrical work according to regulations
• Need to perform callouts and maintenance duties as a lone worker, with a travel between 28 regional substation
• Inspecting, fault finding and defect elimination on HV and LV electrical equipment
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting of the works undertaken
• Identify potential issues and provide effective solutions to recover from setbacks
• Conduct job scoping and planning with accuracy
• Assist with repair and maintenance activities and identify potential problems and solutions to recover from any setbacks

PLEASE NOTE THAT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND AND POSSESS A CURRENT WORK VISA. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM THOSE WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND.

Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference checks.
At Northpower, we manage recruitment in-house and encourage all interested candidates to apply directly online. We do not accept candidates via agencies unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request.

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
• Certificate in or working towards Electrical Engineering is an advantage
• EWRB Registration
• 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
• New Zealand driver’s licenc