HV Substation Technician: Maintenance, Testing & Restoration

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime pay

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training and certification

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Substation Technician for our client in Queenstown, NZ to install, maintain and repair substation equipment. You will work as part of a dedicated team performing inspections, preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on high‑voltage systems.

The role requires a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade qualification, at least 4 years of substation experience, and strong knowledge of safety procedures and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or trade qualification in electrical engineering or electrician with substation experience.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical substations.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment and safety procedures.
• Experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, relay test sets).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission substation equipment including transformers and switchgear.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on substations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and manuals.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety regulations including LOTO protocols.
• Assist in outage management and restoration as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Health & safety

Education

Electrical engineering diploma or trade qualification

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Relay test sets

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Substation Technician for our client in Queenstown, NZ to install, maintain and repair substation equipment. You will work as part of a dedicated team performing inspections, preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on high‑voltage systems.

The role requires a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade qualification, at least 4 years of substation experience, and strong knowledge of safety procedures and test equipment.