HV Power Systems Tech — Career Growth & Benefits

Omexom New Zealand; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability cover

KiwiSaver contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Birthday leave

Long service rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Be part of a great team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Power Systems Technician based in Upper Hutt to provide specialist support across high-voltage power systems and protection assets. You will perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault response, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on HV experience, knowledge of protection and control systems, and the ability to work both independently and with project teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of electricity industry regulations and safe work practices.
• Experience testing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting protection and control systems.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding on high-voltage power system assets.
• Conduct acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing of electrical protection relays and control systems.
• Install, service, repair, and maintain communications systems used within electricity supply networks.
• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, and testing of instrumentation and insulating oils.
• Apply and remove electrical safety measures and manage work control systems.
• Respond to emergency faults and unplanned network events within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate technical records and contribute to maintenance programmes.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture and risk management.

Skills

Power systems

High-voltage equipment

Electrical protection

Testing & commissioning

Safety regulations

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Diploma level preferred

Job description

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Power Systems Technician based in Upper Hutt to provide specialist support across high-voltage power systems and protection assets. You will perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault response, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on HV experience, knowledge of protection and control systems, and the ability to work both independently and with project teams.