Northpower Ltd
- Posted: 10 Apr 2024
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Mining, Resources & Energy
The role
As a Line Mechanic, you will ensure the construction and maintenance of electrical lines to customer and Network requirements are met in a timely, appropriate and efficient manner. This role will report to the Delivery Manager Construction, and will be based at our New Plymouth Depot, your safety and that of others around you is your number one priority in this role. The work is varied, and youll take part in the key construction and maintenance of overhead electrical lines to our customer and network requirements.
The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:
- Assist with work plans and ensure that relevant field paperwork is completed as necessary
- Install and replace electricity network pole structures and overhead conductors
- Construction of underground power reticulation
Whats 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 a Line Mechanic, you'll encounter a diverse range of challenging environments, providing opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities.
The benefits include:
- Competitive Remuneration + Annual Wage Review + Overtime Allowance
- 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
Youll be working on a variety of exciting projects and may have to do some occasional weekend work. 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:
- Distribution Line Mechanic qualification (required to work on the Vector Network)
- Certificate in or working towards Electrical Engineering is an advantage
- EWRB Registration
- A current NZ EWRB Practicing licence or in the process of obtaining registration.
- At least two years solid experience under your belt
- A great work attitude and willingness to be part of a diverse team along with a strong focus to health & safety
- Ability to communicate and work under minimum supervision
- 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 drivers 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 requirements.
We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
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 careers website using #REQ1255. Your success story begins here!
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst 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.
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.
As a Line Mechanic, you will ensure the construction and maintenance of electrical lines to customer and Network requirements are met in a timely, appropriate and efficient manner. This role will report to the Delivery Manager Construction, and will be based at our New Plymouth Depot, your safety and that of others around you is your number one priority in this role. The work is varied, and youll take part in the key construction and maintenance of overhead electrical lines to our customer and network requirements.
The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:
- Assist with work plans and ensure that relevant field paperwork is completed as necessary
- Install and replace electricity network pole structures and overhead conductors
- Construction of underground power reticulation
Whats 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 a Line Mechanic, you'll encounter a diverse range of challenging environments, providing opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities.
The benefits include:
- Competitive Remuneration + Annual Wage Review + Overtime Allowance
- 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
Youll be working on a variety of exciting projects and may have to do some occasional weekend work. 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:
- Distribution Line Mechanic qualification (required to work on the Vector Network)
- Certificate in or working towards Electrical Engineering is an advantage
- EWRB Registration
- A current NZ EWRB Practicing licence or in the process of obtaining registration.
- At least two years solid experience under your belt
- A great work attitude and willingness to be part of a diverse team along with a strong focus to health & safety
- Ability to communicate and work under minimum supervision
- 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 drivers 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 requirements.
We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
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 careers website using #REQ1255. Your success story begins here!
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst 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.
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.