Technical Engineer (Lines): Shape Overhead Network Performance

Orion; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five extra days of leave

Wellbeing allowance

Holiday house in Hanmer

Job summary

Orion in New Zealand is seeking a Technical Engineer (Lines) to support safety, reliability and future performance of our overhead network from low voltage through 66 kV assets. You’ll learn from experienced engineers and apply practical thinking to real-world problems while building knowledge in standards, asset performance and lifecycle planning.

You don’t need to know everything at start; the role values curiosity, good judgement and collaboration with internal teams, contractors and

Qualifications

• Foundation in overhead networks with some mechanical or structural knowledge.
• Experience in electricity networks including overhead line design, construction or maintenance.
• Willingness to learn standards and lifecycle planning.
• Strong problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Curiosity and ability to communicate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support design, construction, maintenance and improvement of overhead assets.
• Assist engineering decisions to support safety, reliability and performance.
• Build knowledge of standards and practices guiding network management.
• Investigate asset issues and failures and propose practical improvements.
• Use asset information and condition assessments for maintenance decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Overhead networks knowledge

Electrical networks experience

Problem solving

Curiosity and learning

Education

Engineering/technical qualification or practical industry experience

Job description

Orion in New Zealand is seeking a Technical Engineer (Lines) to support safety, reliability and future performance of our overhead network from low voltage through 66 kV assets. You’ll learn from experienced engineers and apply practical thinking to real-world problems while building knowledge in standards, asset performance and lifecycle planning.

You don’t need to know everything at start; the role values curiosity, good judgement and collaboration with internal teams, contractors and