Power Distribution Fault Technician – NZ

Omexom New Zealand; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance.

Life & Disability Cover

Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.

Enhanced Parental Leave.

Birthday Leave.

Long Service Rewards.

Career Advancement Opportunities.

Great Team.

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Distribution Faultperson to join our frontline team in Auckland. You will respond to network faults, assess service requests, and perform HV switching and isolation to restore power safely and efficiently.

The role requires NZQA Level 4 Distribution Line Mechanic, EWRB registration, and at least three years’ experience in electricity distribution. Class 1 license is required, with Class 2 preferred; Warrant history is an advantage.

Qualifications

• NZQA or equivalent recognised qualification as a distribution Line Mechanic level 4.
• EWRB registration as a Distribution Line Mechanic.
• Three years’ experience in all aspects of electricity distribution.
• Class 1 NZ driver’s license or equivalent required, class 2 preferred.
• Desirable to have recently held Faultman network warrants and Transpower switching

Responsibilities

• Responding to, assessing, and attending to all assigned service requests within service levels.
• Performing high voltage switching and isolation of plant.
• Carrying out repair and maintenance work to Omexom and customer standards.
• Identifying and reporting any unscheduled work to enable recording of network equipment that is not safe or functional.
• Ensuring that vehicles and allocated equipment are well presented and maintained.
• Working to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and Omexom operational and quality processes.
• Completing all required paperwork and records within specified timeframes.

Skills

Electrical distribution experience

Driver's license (Class 1)

Faultman network warrants (desirable)

Transpower switching (desirable)

Education

NZQA/Equivalent qualification: distribution Line Mechanic level 4

EWRB registration as Distribution Line Mechanic

Job description

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Distribution Faultperson to join our frontline team in Auckland. You will respond to network faults, assess service requests, and perform HV switching and isolation to restore power safely and efficiently.

The role requires NZQA Level 4 Distribution Line Mechanic, EWRB registration, and at least three years’ experience in electricity distribution. Class 1 license is required, with Class 2 preferred; Warrant history is an advantage.