Electrician

Qjumpers; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Laptop

Phone

Subsidised health insurance

Job summary

McKay Hamilton is recruiting an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Projects team in New Zealand. The position focuses on installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of electrical systems at water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs and wastewater facilities.

This field-based role offers variety, with opportunities to work on new installations, upgrades, and preventative maintenance programmes, and requires NZ registration and a

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Electrician with current practising licence.
• Experience in water, wastewater, industrial or process environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs and motor control systems essential.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities with stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Experience leading a team advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of water and wastewater electrical systems.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting on pumps, motors, control systems and instrumentation.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with New Zealand standards.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and the wider team.

Skills

Electrical license

Water/wastewater

Fault finding

PLC/VSD/motor control

NZ Driver Licence

Communication

Health & safety

Team leadership

Job description

McKay Hamilton are recruiting for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Projects team.

As a Water Electrician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of electrical systems associated with water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater facilities.

This role offers a variety of field-based work, with opportunities to work on new installations, upgrades, and preventative maintenance programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation and commissioning of water and wastewater electrical systems
• Fault finding and troubleshooting on pumps, motors, control systems and instrumentation
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with New Zealand standards
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and the wider McKay Hamilton operational team

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NZ Registered Electrician with a current practicing licence
• Experience working in water, wastewater, industrial, or process environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs and motor control systems are essential
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities (with internal and external stakeholders)
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Experience leading a team would be advantageous

What’s on offer:

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Registration and tool allowance, plus subsidised health insurance
• Ongoing training and career development
• A supportive team culture with a strong pipeline of quality work
• Regular social events and team activities we work hard but make time to have fun too
• Tool of Trade Vehicle, Laptop and Phone

Why McKay?

McKay is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest privately owned electrotechnology provider, delivering innovative electrical engineering and construction services nationwide. Built on a 90-year legacy of powering progress since 1936, our business spans 11 branches across New Zealand, with a growing presence in the South Pacific and the United States. Across sectors including marine, renewables, industrial, infrastructure and construction, we deliver meaningful projects that communities rely on and help shape the future of the regions we serve.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.