High-Voltage Substation Fitter | Field Role with Career Growth

Omexom New Zealand; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life & Disability Cover

Generous KiwiSaver Contributions

Enhanced Parental Leave

Birthday Leave

Long Service Rewards

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand, based in Upper Hutt, is seeking an Electrical Fitter to deliver high-voltage construction, installation, maintenance, and fault response services for electricity network assets. You will work with a skilled field team to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with client requirements and industry standards.

The role involves planned and reactive works, adherence to HSE policies, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Electrical Fitter or Electrician; recognised electrical trade certification.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical and substation work; knowledge of safety standards.
• Current licences and competencies to perform prescribed electrical work legally.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, construction, maintenance, and refurbishment on high-voltage electrical and substation equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance and inspections to ensure reliability of assets and infrastructure.
• Identify defects and maintenance needs to support asset management and continuity.
• Respond to emergency faults and equipment breakdowns within required timeframes.
• Install and commission substation plant and electrical infrastructure per plans and specs.
• Comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and regulations.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical trade certification

Job description

Omexom New Zealand, based in Upper Hutt, is seeking an Electrical Fitter to deliver high-voltage construction, installation, maintenance, and fault response services for electricity network assets. You will work with a skilled field team to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with client requirements and industry standards.

The role involves planned and reactive works, adherence to HSE policies, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team-focused environment.