Inside Plant Technician: Communications & Low-Voltage Power

Ventia; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ventia is seeking skilled Communication Technicians – Inside Plant to support critical infrastructure across the power network. This role focuses on low voltage power systems and communications equipment within controlled environments.

As an Inside Plant Technician, you will install, commission, test and maintain communications and power systems that support essential network operations, with opportunities to grow within a leading infrastructure services provider.

Qualifications

• Experience with low voltage power plant installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of battery systems and testing procedures.
• Exposure to protection systems (desirable).
• Hands-on experience with fibre splicing and installation work.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capability.
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform ladder work.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of low-voltage DC power systems, including battery testing and maintenance.
• Deployment and commissioning of transmission systems (OTN, MPLS, SDH, PDH).
• Testing and commissioning of inside plant communications equipment.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting across communications and DC power systems.
• Installation, splicing, and termination of copper and fibre optic cabling.
• Interpretation and updating of technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience in Working at heights will be an advantage.
• Electrical registration will be an advantage.

Job description

Ventia is seeking skilled Communication Technicians – Inside Plant to support critical infrastructure across the power network. This role focuses on low voltage power systems and communications equipment within controlled environments.

As an Inside Plant Technician, you will install, commission, test and maintain communications and power systems that support essential network operations, with opportunities to grow within a leading infrastructure services provider.