Power Technician

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking individuals with a solid background in electrical field work for essential HV maintenance across New Zealand's energy network. The role focuses on hands-on fieldwork and coordination with various stakeholders. Offering relocation assistance and career development, this position is ideal for those passionate about both professional work and outdoor lifestyles.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

On-call and overtime rates

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in electrical field work is essential.
• Experience with HV assets and protection systems required.
• Technical mindset needed to thrive in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing electrical maintenance team.
• Contribute to a variety of work on HV assets and equipment.
• Coordinate with planning teams for project delivery.

Skills

Electrical field work

Experience with HV assets

Industry experience across Distribution, Transmission and/or Generation

Coordination with planning teams

Education

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 4)

Level 5 Technician qualification

Tools

Substations

Transformers

Industrial Switchgear

Asset Testing Equipment

Job description

The Company
As one of New Zealand's leading Infrastructure and Electrical Services companies, this organisation prides itself on specialising in the construction, management and delivery of essential energy assets to support the region's continuous network growth.

The Role
Playing a crucial part in maintaining and supporting the network, you will join a growing electrical maintenance team focused on delivering essential services across various capital projects.

Drawing on your practical experience, you'll contribute to a variety of work on HV assets and equipment. This role will involve both hands-on fieldwork and some coordination with planning teams, managers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

About You
With a solid background in electrical field work, you'll bring the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a technically challenging environment. You will also have:

• Industry experience across Distribution, Transmission and/or Generation
• National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 4)
• Experience with HV assets and protection systems, including (but not limited to) Substations, Transformers, Industrial Switchgear and Asset Testing Equipment
• Level 5 Technician qualification is desirable, but not essential

The Opportunity
This role offers a great opportunity to apply or re-engage your HV field experience and contribute to the ongoing development of one of New Zealand's most high-demand networks.

Whether you're currently on the tools or looking to return to a more field-based role, this opportunity offers a strong pipeline of interesting and important work across the South Island.

Based in Christchurch, this role is ideal for those who enjoy a balance of professional work and outdoor lifestyle, with the flexibility to choose town or rural living. A competitive remuneration package is on offer, including the following benefits:

• Relocation Assistance
• On-call and overtime rates
• Training and development opportunities

Apply

If this role sounds of interest to you, then apply now! Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this role or a position in the engineering sector, please feel free to contact me.

Joel Robertson

Consultant - Engineering

Fluid Recruitment

027 502 2002