Power Systems Technician: Protection, SCADA & Substations

CGR Services; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Training

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

CGR Services in the Bay of Plenty seeks a hands-on Power Technician to support fault diagnosis, testing, maintenance and commissioning of HV/LV protection, control and communications systems across substations and generation assets. You’ll work on substations, fibre and SCADA installations, delivering safe, reliable operations and quality workmanship.

You’ll collaborate with the team, uphold health and safety standards, and contribute to ongoing improvements and customer relationships through

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering (or equivalent).
• 2–5 years’ experience in power distribution, generation, or related electrical work.
• Strong knowledge of protection, SCADA, PLC, and communication systems.
• Understanding HV/LV network operations and substation equipment.
• Familiarity with IP-based technology, radio and fibre-optic systems.
• Proven safety awareness and adherence to best practice.
• Excellent communication and collaborative teamwork.
• Hold a NZ Manual Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake testing, maintenance, and commissioning of HV/LV protection, control, and communications systems.
• Perform inspection, servicing, and fault investigation on network and substation assets.
• Carry out LV/MV cable terminations and jointing.
• Support integration of SCADA, PLC, load control, and fibre-optic systems.
• Provide technical input on system design, installation, and upgrade work.
• Participate in network operations and standby rosters as required.
• Ensure activities meet regulatory, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Contribute to planning, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

HV/LV protection

SCADA/PLC/communication

IP-based technology familiarity

Strong communication teamwork

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC systems

Fibre-optic systems

Job description

CGR Services in the Bay of Plenty seeks a hands-on Power Technician to support fault diagnosis, testing, maintenance and commissioning of HV/LV protection, control and communications systems across substations and generation assets. You’ll work on substations, fibre and SCADA installations, delivering safe, reliable operations and quality workmanship.

You’ll collaborate with the team, uphold health and safety standards, and contribute to ongoing improvements and customer relationships through