Distribution Line Mechanic

Omexom New Zealand; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life & Disability Cover

KiwiSaver contributions

Enhanced Parental Leave

Birthday Leave

Long Service Rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Great team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking skilled Line Mechanics to power our distribution network. In this hands-on role you will install, repair and upgrade poles, conductors, and electrical equipment, ensuring reliable power for homes and businesses.

You’ll troubleshoot systems and develop work plans to maintain critical infrastructure while adhering to regulatory standards. You will operate in Albany/Silverdale and may join standby rosters.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in distribution line work to industry standards.
• Thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements.
• Trade qualification as electrician or distribution line mechanic is required.
• EWRB- Full or limited licence.
• 3-4+ years of hands-on experience in distribution line work to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and troubleshoot electrical network systems, identifying supply line conditions and developing work plans that keep critical infrastructure performing at its best.
• Take your skills to new heights, working on network structures and delivering overhead line construction, maintenance, and servicing projects.
• Install, replace, and upgrade essential network assets, including poles, conductors, and electrical equipment that power homes, businesses, and communities.
• Tackle diverse technical challenges every day, working hands-on with industry-leading tools, equipment, and network infrastructure.
• Play a vital role in keeping communities connected, contributing to the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electricity across the distribution network.

Skills

Line work experience

Regulatory knowledge

Industry standards

Education

Trade qualification: electrician or distribution line mechanic

EWRB licence (full or limited)

3-4+ years distribution line experience

Job description

• Based in Albany and Silverdale, Auckland
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Monday – Friday and may be required to participate in a standby roster

About the Role

Power the network. Build the future.
We're looking for a skilled Line Mechanics to provide expert technical services across our Distribution Network. In this hands-on role, you'll work on essential infrastructure, tackle exciting challenges, and make a real impact by helping keep the power flowing to homes and businesses.

The successful candidates will work on key responsbilities like:

• Assess and troubleshoot electrical network systems, identifying supply line conditions and developing work plans that keep critical infrastructure performing at its best.
• Take your skills to new heights, working on network structures and delivering overhead line construction, maintenance, and servicing projects.
• Install, replace, and upgrade essential network assets, including poles, conductors, and electrical equipment that power homes, businesses, and communities.
• Tackle diverse technical challenges every day, working hands-on with industry-leading tools, equipment, and network infrastructure.
• Play a vital role in keeping communities connected, contributing to the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electricity across the distribution network.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hands-on experience in distribution line work to industry standards
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements
• A trade qualification as electrician or distribution line mechanic is required
• EWRB- Full or limited licence
• 3-4+ years of hands-on experience in distribution line work to industry standards

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.