Power Technician

Alpine Energy Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Medical insurance

On-site health support

Regular social events

Timaru office benefits

Job summary

Alpine Energy Limited in Timaru is seeking a Power Technician to join our Technical Services team. You will work across distribution assets, protection and control systems, and substation equipment, performing testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault finding and network switching.

This permanent Timaru role supports relocation and accommodation, with a focus on safety and practical development, allowing you to contribute to a community-owned network that keeps South Canterbury connected.

Qualifications

• NZ Electrician registration with current practising licence required.
• Experience with HV substation equipment and systems.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, protection and control.

Responsibilities

• Test, commission, maintain and fault‑find distribution network equipment, protection, control and associated substation systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and undertake authorised network switching, isolation and restoration activities.
• Use specialist testing equipment to complete diagnostics and verification while maintaining accurate technical and commissioning records.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Protection and control

Testing and commissioning

Fault finding

Education

NZ Electrician registration

Tools

SCADA

SEL relays

Job description

We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 34,000 customers throughout the region.

At Alpine Energy, our people sit at the centre of everything we do. Our Culture Commitment guides how we work together so every person feels safe, optimistic, energised, involved, and appreciated. We empower each other with trust and respect, take ownership of our words and actions, and act with integrity. By living these behaviours every day, we stay connected as one team and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand's transition to a low-carbon economy.

We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.

Job Description

The role

Join us at Alpine Energy in Timaru as a Power Technician and help keep South Canterbury connected.

Working directly for the network owner, you’ll work across distribution assets, protection and control systems, and associated substation equipment. The work is technically varied and includes testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault finding, network switching and responding to planned and emergency call‑outs.

This is a permanent role based in Timaru and an opportunity to bring your experience to a community-owned network where you can continue developing your skills and see the impact of your work across the communities we serve. Relocation and short term accommodation support is available for a successful candidate relocating.

As a Power Technician in our Technical Services team, you will:

• Test, commission, maintain and fault‑find distribution network equipment, protection, control and associated substation systems
• Investigate equipment failures and undertake authorised network switching, isolation and restoration activities
• Use specialist testing equipment to complete diagnostics and verification while maintaining accurate technical and commissioning records

What you’ll need

• New Zealand Electrician registration with a current practising licence and 5+ years' experience with HV substation equipment and systems
• Strong knowledge of power systems, protection and control, with experience in testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding

Nice to haves

• Relevant HV switching competency or authorisation
• Experience with SCADA, communications and associated substation control systems
• Experience with SEL relays

Making the move to Timaru

Relocating is a significant decision, so the opportunity needs to fit both your career and personal goals.

Working directly for the network owner you'll see the impact of your work across the communities we serve. You’ll join a team with a strong focus on safety, practical development and supporting each other to deliver reliable electricity for South Canterbury.

Timaru offers an alternative to big‑city living without asking you to take a step back in your career. With shorter commutes, the coast and mountains nearby, and more room for life outside of work, South Canterbury gives you the opportunity to build your career while making the most of your time away from it.

It’s what we mean by Alpine, where work meets lifestyle.

What we offer

At Alpine we focus on creating a place where people genuinely want to come to work.

This shows up in the day‑to‑day. It’s practical wellbeing support that works for you, flexibility where it makes sense, and recognition that feels real. From an annual wellbeing allowance to medical insurance, on‑site health support, and regular social events, our benefits are designed with you in mind; focused on making a real difference.

Our Timaru office helps too. With panoramic views, great coffee, fresh fruit, and spaces designed for both focus and connection, it’s an environment that supports how you work best.

You’ll also experience a strong health and safety culture, ongoing development opportunities, and a team that takes pride in supporting each other and the wider community.

If you're curious about everything we offer, we’re always happy to talk through it during the recruitment process