24/7 Power Network Controller | Real-Time Grid Ops

Northpower; Whangarei; Sur place; NZD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Flexible leave

KiwiSaver options

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Discounted medical cover

Career progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Résumé du poste

Northpower is seeking a Network Controller to safeguard the Northland electricity network from our Network Operations Centre in Whangārei. This 24/7 role acts in real time to keep the power on, coordinate field crews, issue switching instructions and manage faults with safety at the forefront.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, respond to outages and planned works, and contribute to continuous improvement of network control processes.

Qualifications

• A relevant electrical industry qualification or strong electricity distribution background.
• Experience within electricity distribution, substations, high-voltage systems or transferable electrical industry experience.
• Knowledge of network operating procedures, permitting, isolations, and access requirements.
• Experience with or understanding of SCADA, ADMS, protection systems, and network communications.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and computer literacy.
• Safety-first approach and willingness to work in a 24/7 environment.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate field crews and manage fault responses.
• Issue switching instructions and permits.
• Support restoration of supply during planned and unplanned network events.
• Involved in outage planning and emergency response.
• Network control activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Decision making

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Safety-minded

Teamwork

24/7 shift readiness

Formation

Electrical industry qualification

Outils

SCADA/ADMS

Protection systems

Network communications

Description du poste

Northpower is seeking a Network Controller to safeguard the Northland electricity network from our Network Operations Centre in Whangārei. This 24/7 role acts in real time to keep the power on, coordinate field crews, issue switching instructions and manage faults with safety at the forefront.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, respond to outages and planned works, and contribute to continuous improvement of network control processes.