Line Mechanic

Northpower Limited; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northpower Limited in Hamilton seeks an experienced Line Mechanic to join the Construction and Maintenance team. You will construct and maintain overhead lines and operate equipment up to 33kV to ensure reliable electricity delivery.

Develop work plans for installation, servicing and upgrading lines and equipment. A strong safety record and a hands-on approach are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Overhead line experience required.
• Strong safety record and commitment to safety protocols.
• Team player with reliable work ethic.
• Good communication with colleagues and customers is essential.
• Experience in electrical maintenance/construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain overhead electrical lines to meet customer and network requirements.
• Develop work plans for construction, servicing and upgrading lines and equipment.
• Install and replace overhead conductors and pole structures as needed.
• Operate equipment for lines up to 33 kV; work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Safety culture

Team player

Communication skills

Electrical maintenance

Education

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

NZ Driver Licence

HT Licence

Job description

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

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the constructionand maintenance of overhead electrical lines, ensuring all work meets customer,project, and network requirements. You will contribute to developing work plansfor the construction, servicing, and upgrading of electricity lines andassociated equipment, while also installing and replacing overhead conductorsand pole structures as needed. Your responsibilities include overhaulingnon-load-bearing pole hardware in electrical networks up to 66kV and operatingboth ground-mounted and structure-mounted electrical equipment for lines up to33kV. 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.

At Northpower, your part of a team that respects yourexperience, listens to your ideas, and celebrates your wins. We work hard, weback each other, and we’re proud of the role we play in keeping the communitiesrunning. Don’t miss out apply now at our career’s website using #REQ2101.Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Sendin your interest early. Please note that to be considered for this role, youmust be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, wecannot consider applications from those without the right to work in NewZealand.