Electrical Technician

Unison Networks Limited; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

PPE provided

Company iPhone

Clothing allowance

Wellbeing subsidies

Whanau friendly environment

Job summary

Unison Networks Limited in Tauranga is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our team. This permanent full-time role focuses on ensuring reliable operation of Ripple and SCADA systems, SEL relay testing, panel wiring, and maintaining substation equipment.

You will bring an Electrical Trade and Advanced Trade Certificate with Electrical Registration and a current Practising Licence, plus at least 3 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade and Advanced Trade Certificate with current Practising Licence.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a qualified electrician.
• Protection, SEL relay testing and panel wiring experience.
• Test room experience.
• Ability to read plans/instructions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of the Ripple system.
• Support operation of the SCADA system.
• SEL relay testing and panel wiring.
• Maintain the Telcon and Pilot Wire communications cable systems.
• Maintain and repair Zone Substation equipment.
• Assist with Phase Rotation.
• Undertake High Voltage Phase testing, Cable Fault Location and Cable testing.
• Maintain Power System recording and the Cyclo Transmitter.
• Provide input to design, planning and construction of assigned tasks.
• Complete documentation relevant to duties.

Skills

Protection testing

SEL relay testing

Panel wiring

Test room experience

Reading plans

Teamwork

Motivated attitude

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

Advanced Trade Certificate

Electrical Registration & Practising Licence

Job description

Join the team at Unison Contracting!

Unison is one of the largest electrical distribution businesses in New Zealand and we are proud to be community owned for 100 years. This strong connection to our communities is what drives us to deliver our very best for the regions we operate in, including Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Hawkes Bay and Dunedin. Our vision is to lead a sustainable energy future.

We are currently looking for an Electrical Technician to join our team in Tauranga. This is a permanent full-time roles with guaranteed fortnightly pay in a stable and supportive environment.

What you'll do:

• Ensure effective operation of the Ripple system
• Support operation of the SCADA system
• SEL relay testing and panel wiring
• Maintain the Telcon and Pilot Wire communications cable systems
• Maintain and repair Zone Substation equipment
• Assist with Phase Rotation
• Undertake High Voltage Phase testing, Cable Fault Location and Cable testing
• Maintain Power System recording and the Cyclo Transmitter
• Provide input as appropriate to the design, planning and construction of allocated tasks.
• Complete documentation relevant to the performance of duties.

This is a great opportunity if you:

• Have an Electrical Trade and Advanced Trade Certificate and Electrical Registration with a current a Practising Licence
• Have a minimum 3 years' experience as a qualified electrician, preferably in the electrical distribution industry or with an industrial electrical background
• Have protection, SEL relay testing and panel wiring experience
• Test room experience
• Can work with a minimum of supervision.
• Are able to read plans/instructions and work as a team.
• Are a motivated, hardworking individual with a positive attitude
• Want to be part of a company that's committed to uplifting and supporting the local community, making a positive impact every day

In return for your hard work, we will provide:

• Industry best practices, modern fleet, tools, and equipment
• Health insurance for you, plus discounted rates for your family
• Life and income protection insurance
• All PPE provided
• Company iPhone, branded clothing allowance, corporate and wellbeing subsidies
• A team that values and supports your growth, both professionally and personally
• A whanau friendly environment