Electrician

Overview

Are you passionate about safety and ready to take your career to the next level?

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.

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 a substation environment.

This role will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be based at our Rotorua Depot.

The key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

Carry out prescribed electrical work according to regulations

Perform callouts and maintenance duties as a lone worker, with travel between 28 regional substations

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

What's in it for you?

A role with us will enable you to achieve satisfaction of playing an important part in helping deliver essential services to our communities.

As an Electrician, you'll encounter a diverse range of challenging environments, providing opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration + Annual Wage Review + Overtime Allowance

Tool of Trade Vehicle + Full PPE Gear + iPad + Phone

Internal Kaitiaki Network + EAP + Additional Leave Options

Discounts on Retail Products + Access to Personal Use Fuel Cards

Life Insurance + Southern Cross Health Insurance Incentives

Job Skill Development + Training for Future Development + Amazing Team

Long Service Leave Entitlements

Our Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced candidate who is an Electrical Fitter, or an Electrician who has strong experience in the industrial or commercial sectors and looking to become an Electrical Fitter.

We are proud to have a leadership team that offers guidance and encouragement to help all team members perform their best work.

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 in 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 have a strong commitment to health and safety

New Zealand driver's licence

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.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now

Prioritize your safety and dive into a fulfilling career journey with us.

Join a team where people come first and opportunities for growth await.

Don't miss out – apply now at our career's website using #REQ

Your success story begins here!

Suitable applicants will be interviewed while the advertisement is open.

Send in your interest early.

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.

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