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Electrical Equipment Technician (Trainee)LanceSoft Inc • Norfolk, Taranaki, New Zealand
Electrical Equipment Technician (Trainee)

Electrical Equipment Technician (Trainee)

LanceSoft Inc • Norfolk, Taranaki, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Length of Assignment : 1 year

Pay range : $25.00 - 29.00 / hr on w2 (All inclusive)

Job schedule : 4 – 10s (Monday – Thursday)

Travel required : Travel within 1 hour of office

Job description : This position is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment at field facilities. The role is designed to build foundational knowledge, skills, and hands‑on experience in electrical equipment operations.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in installation and commissioning of substation and generation equipment
  • Assist in developing Human Performance work zone strategies and transformer processing procedures
  • Help procure replacement parts and verify primary equipment operation per specifications
  • Engage in acceptance testing of transformers, batteries, circuit breakers, CCVTs, PTs, capacitor banks, and FACTS devices
  • Perform oil sampling, infrared thermography inspections, and vacuum bottle testing
  • Support maintenance activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Assist in troubleshooting, environmental compliance strategies, and corrective action activities
  • Contribute during nuclear outages as needed and prepare Pre‑Job Briefs
  • Conduct environmental inspections and apply Cyber Security controls
  • Complete all compliance paperwork and perform other assigned duties
  • Travel to various substations as needed

Required skills

  • Basic understanding of substation equipment
  • Knowledge of circuit analysis, AC / DC machinery, and power systems
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Ability to use multimeters, read control drawings / schematics, and recognize electrical hazards
  • Required Experience

  • 0‑1 years of relevant experience
  • Associate's degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma (or military equivalent) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechatronic Technology, or a comparable field
  • Alternatively, 5 years of military experience including at least 1 year of technical training in electrical theory, AC / DC circuits, Ohm's Law, fault isolation, and multimeter applications
  • Top 3 Required Skills – Entry Position

  • Demonstrates a strong drive to acquire new knowledge and skills, showing initiative in professional development and adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • Reliable and consistent in meeting responsibilities, with an ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success.
  • Skilled in clear and respectful communication, fostering understanding and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
  • Soft skill requirements

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams
  • Nice to Have Skills

    Any type of electrical, mechanical, or electronics background

    Data handling

    Company Sensitive Information – Drawings, etc.

    Driving

    As a contractor, they will not be operating a company vehicle

    Federal Government support

    Will support some government facilities, meaning Substations that supply government facilities which may have specific access.

    Outage position

    They will not be required to support Nuclear outages, but may support other types of equipment outages.

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