Electrical Fitter, Substations | 9-Day Fortnight

WEL Networks; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Flexible working options

Relocation costs

On-call allowance

Paid overtime

Job summary

WEL Networks is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to join the Substation Services team in the Waikato region. The role focuses on network repairs, maintenance and construction for the 11kV/33kV network, including asset inspections and reliability support for substations, ringmains and transformers.

Key duties include installation, testing, fault finding and 24-hour callout readiness. The ideal candidate holds current electrical registration, can work independently, and prioritises health

Qualifications

• Extensive technical knowledge and a current electrical registration.
• Experience as a switching operator would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair substations, ring mains, and transformers on 11kV/33kV networks.
• Conduct inspections, assess condition, and record asset status.
• Test and commission electrical equipment.
• Perform cable testing and fault finding.
• Participate in a 24-hour fault response roster.
• Coordinate with control centre, dispatch and operations staff.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Electrical registration

Switching operator experience

Independent working

Health and safety

Job description

WEL Networks is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to join the Substation Services team in the Waikato region. The role focuses on network repairs, maintenance and construction for the 11kV/33kV network, including asset inspections and reliability support for substations, ringmains and transformers.

Key duties include installation, testing, fault finding and 24-hour callout readiness. The ideal candidate holds current electrical registration, can work independently, and prioritises health