Line Mechanic

North Power NZ; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northpower in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Line Mechanic to join our Construction and Maintenance team. You will help deliver reliable electricity by constructing and maintaining overhead lines and operating equipment up to 33kV, with a strong focus on safety and practical, hands-on work.

In this role you will develop work plans for construction, servicing and upgrading lines, install and replace conductors and pole structures, and operate ground- and structure-mounted equipment, while

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Level 4 is required.
• NZ Driver Licence is required.
• HT Licence is highly desirable.
• Additional competencies relevant to the network or customer are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain overhead electrical lines to meet customer, project, and network requirements.
• Develop work plans for construction, servicing and upgrading of electricity lines and associated equipment.
• Install and replace overhead conductors and pole structures as needed.
• Overhaul non-load-bearing pole hardware in networks up to 66kV.
• Operate ground-mounted and structure-mounted equipment for lines up to 33kV.
• Work safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Safety-focused

Strong communicator

Team player

Education

NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Level 4

Job description

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and safety-focused Line Mechanic to join our Construction and Maintenance team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity across our network from constructing and maintaining overhead lines to operating key equipment up to 33kV. If you take pride in practical, hands-on work and want to contribute to essential infrastructure, this could be the ideal role for you.

Role Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical lines, ensuring all work meets customer, project, and network requirements. You will contribute to developing work plans for the construction, servicing, and upgrading of electricity lines and associated equipment, while also installing and replacing overhead conductors and pole structures as needed. Your responsibilities include overhauling non-load-bearing pole hardware in electrical networks up to 66kV and operating both ground-mounted and structure-mounted electrical equipment for lines up to 33kV. Throughout all tasks, you will be expected to work safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high professional standard.

Qualifications:

• NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Level 4
• NZ Driver Licence (required)
• HT Licence (highly desirable)
• Additional competencies relevant to the network or customer (advantageous)

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working on overhead lines.
• Strong commitment to safety, with an excellent safetyrecord.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strongwork ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to workeffectively with colleagues and customers.
• Experience within an electrical maintenance andconstruction environment
• Experience working in high-risk environments, with a strong commitment tosafety protocols

About us:

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractorsin New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution,generation, fibre and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellenceand innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical andtelecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We haveover 1,400 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power onand the lights going for our customers.