We welcome an experienced Power Technician who is highly safety conscious to join our substations team in Auckland.

The role
You will be responsible for providing technical detail to management and field delivery of high voltage substation testing works safely, positively, effectively and efficiently. You will also:

- Work with management to plan and agree on work/job objectives
- Scope a job effectively and identify environmental and other influencing factors
- Ensure plant and equipment are compliant, in test, in good working order and fit for purpose.
- Provide support for the estimating of works to ensure they are priced correctly
- Guide with interpreting technical drawings and specifications when required
- Perform competent audits and quality checks
- Articulate job methodologies and approach clearly and clarify to team on site
- Seek and explore alternative ideas/approaches to make cost savings and improvements
- Complete necessary reports

What’s in it for you?
No two days will be the same as you will experience variety working in a range of challenging environments, which will extend your knowledge and capabilities. You will enjoy benefits like :
- Competitive remuneration based on experience + full time employment of 40 hours per week + allowances + full PPE gear and equipment provided
- Tool of trade company vehicle and a range of Retail  discounts
- In-house well-being program- a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services
- Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
- Plenty of training and development opportunities and the opportunity to gain new skills within the industry
- A friendly place to work where people are valued and appreciated
- A supportive and inclusive work culture focused on safety and excellence
- iPad, Smartphone, Free access to onsite gym and car parking

About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll hold a current practising licence along with strong knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements and the relevant Parts of the Safe Manual – Electricity Industry (SE-MI)
You will also demonstrate:
- Proven technical experience in high voltage zone substations environment with the ability to deliver high standard of technical service
- Experience with Omicron or similar test equipment
- Able to test protection relays, current transformers, voltage transformers and power transformers.
- Relevant trade qualification , Diploma or NZCE ( or equivalent)
- Current Work Place Competency ( WTC) as required by the role
- Experience in underground cable testing and cable IDs beneficial
- Provide support to your fellow team members through your knowledge and experience in the industry; enjoy being a part of the team, yet able to work independently
- Pro-actively promote a safety culture in line with legislation and company procedures
- Ability to display initiative, integrity, consistency and composure
- Strong interpersonal skills preferably in a multi- cultural environment with the ability to build and maintain trusting relations with our internal & external customers
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel (as a minimum)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- A willingness to take the lead and ownership of all set tasks
- A current Clean, Full  NZ Driver’s licence

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, 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 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch!
If you’re looking for the next step in your career to own a pivotal role, don’t delay and apply now! Head to our career’s website and search for # Req1340 to apply. 

Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies.  If you're interested in a role with us we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).