Trainee - Assistant Gas Distribution Fitter

Omexom New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Life & disability cover

KiwiSaver contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Birthday leave

Long service rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Great team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is hiring a Trainee - Assistant Gas Distribution Fitter based in Hamilton. This entry-level, full-time position offers on-the-job training in gas distribution maintenance, construction, and network projects across the region.

The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, is safety-focused, and eager to learn from experienced professionals while gaining industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on-the-job and develop practical gas distribution skills.
• Committed to safety regulations and company health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in natural gas pipeline maintenance and construction per client specs.
• Assisting with emergency fault response and gas leakage scenarios within planned times.
• Assisting with mains and service pipeline installations per job instructions and standards.
• Help ensure reliability and performance of plant and equipment through timely projects.

Skills

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Education

Level 2 National Certificate in network construction or NZ Gas Industry qualification

Job description

Trainee - Assistant Gas Distribution Fitter

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

To assist under supervision in the provision of a gas distribution trades service to the company, covering the full range of Gas Distribution services expected of a qualified distribution fitter.

Job Description

• Based in Hamilton
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week.

About the Role

Build a career in the gas industry with us!

Looking for a hands-on career with real opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference?

Join Omexom as a Trainee - Assistant Gas Distribution Fitter and become part of a team that helps keep communities connected through safe and reliable gas networks.

This entry-level role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning practical skills, and being part of a supportive team. You'll receive on-the-job training from experienced professionals while gaining industry knowledge. No two days are the same, with opportunities to work on gas installations, maintenance, repairs, and network projects across the region.

If you're safety-focused, eager to learn, have a strong work ethic, we'd love to hear from you.

Accountabilities

• Assisting in the performance of natural gas pipeline maintenance and construction work to client specifications.
• Assisting in the response to emergency faults and leakage on the gas network within planned response times.
• Assisting with the installation of mains and service pipelines, as per job instructions and specifications, meeting current regulations and standards.
• Ensuring optimal reliability and performance of the client’s plant and equipment by completing projects and maintenance work on time and to requirement.
• Understand and comply with your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and all associated regulations, standards, and approved codes of practice.
• Understand and comply with all the company health and safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working towards a minimum of Level 2 National Certificate in network construction, or a relevant equivalent New Zealand Gas Industry qualification

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.