Substation Protection Technician: Testing & Commissioning

Connetics; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Onsite parking

Job summary

Connetics in Christchurch is seeking a Protection Technician to join our team. You will test, commission, maintain and fault-find protection systems and substation equipment across the network, supporting critical electrical infrastructure.

You’ll work with experienced technicians on projects, maintenance and fault response, with travel as required and opportunities for career development and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Registered Electrician licence required.
• Experience in protection testing, commissioning, substations, or related electrical environment.
• Knowledge of protection relays is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning substation and protection equipment.
• Fault finding, maintenance, and repair of protection systems.
• Commissioning zone substation protection schemes and associated equipment.
• Preparing inspection and test documentation and supporting project delivery.
• Supporting standby, fault response, and travel when required.

Skills

Protection testing

Substations

Protection relays

Omicron testing equipment

Education

Registered Electrician with current practising licence

Level 5 Power Technician qualification

Tools

Omicron testing equipment

Job description

Connetics in Christchurch is seeking a Protection Technician to join our team. You will test, commission, maintain and fault-find protection systems and substation equipment across the network, supporting critical electrical infrastructure.

You’ll work with experienced technicians on projects, maintenance and fault response, with travel as required and opportunities for career development and ongoing training.