Distribution Line Mechanic — 9‑Day Fortnight + Relocation

PowerNet; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Five weeks leave

Health insurance

Life and income protection insurance

Wellbeing programs

Training & development

Team culture

9-day Fortnight

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PowerNet, based in Invercargill, is looking for a Distribution Line Mechanic to support essential network infrastructure in the lower South Island. You will install, replace, and maintain overhead and underground lines, respond to faults, and work with modern equipment in a safety-driven environment.

Ideally you hold an EWRB Registration with NZ experience, are willing to contribute to on-call rosters and operate outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Current EWRB Limited Registration as a minimum.
• At least two years' experience as a Distribution Line Mechanic in NZ, or four years' overseas experience.
• Sound knowledge of electricity industry safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to participate in on-call roster and respond to faults in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and maintain overhead power lines, poles, and equipment including transformers, insulators, switches, fuses, cross-arms, conductors, and circuit breakers.
• Install, replace, and maintain underground cables and equipment including transformers, switches, enclosures, pillar boxes, terminations, and connections.
• Respond to faults and outages as required.
• Work with modern equipment, innovative technologies, and safety practices.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Fault response

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Education

EWRB Registration

Tools

Electrical distribution tooling

Job description

PowerNet, based in Invercargill, is looking for a Distribution Line Mechanic to support essential network infrastructure in the lower South Island. You will install, replace, and maintain overhead and underground lines, respond to faults, and work with modern equipment in a safety-driven environment.

Ideally you hold an EWRB Registration with NZ experience, are willing to contribute to on-call rosters and operate outdoors in varied conditions.