Transmission Line Mechanic

Omexom New Zealand; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is recruiting a Transmission Line Mechanic based in Palmerston North. You will provide technical trade services for the Transmission Lines Services Division, contributing to the safe operation and maintenance of overhead electricity networks.

You will identify systems, work with lines equipment, climb structures, and contribute to the installation, jointing and repair of transmission lines while upholding health and safety policies and company standards.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification as Transmission Line Mechanic (NZ National Certificate Level 4).
• Experience working to industry regulations and standards.
• Ability to adapt to adverse weather and field conditions.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical transmission line work.

Responsibilities

• Identify electrical systems in preparation for work.
• Work with lines machinery, plant and equipment in electricity networks.
• Climb and work on electricity network structures.
• Develop work plans for construction and servicing of overhead lines.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Weather/adverse conditions flexibility

Hands-on field experience

Education

National Certificate Level 4 as Transmission Line Mechanic

Job description

Job Description

• Based in either Palmerston North.
• 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.
• Monday - Friday and may be required to participate in a standby roster

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We've got an exciting Transmission Line Mechanic role just for you! In this position, you'll provide a technical trade's service to the company's Transmission Lines Services Division, making a real impact.

• Identifying electrical systems in preparation for work.
• Using lines machinery, plant, and equipment in an electricity network environment.
• Climbing and working on electricity network structure.
• Determining the condition of electricity lines.
• Applying earths to and removing earths from overhead electric line conductors.
• Developing work plan for construction and servicing of overhead electricity lines and equipment.
• Jointing electricity network overhead conductors.
• Repairing and overhauling electricity network tower foundations.
• Installing and replacing electricity network pole structures.
• Dismantling electricity network lines and structures.
• Removing electricity network to overhead pole line installations up to 110 kV.
• Overhauling tower structure hardware in electrical networks up to 220 kV.
• Understanding and implementing the company health and safety policy and taking reasonable care of own health and safety and the health and safety of others.
• Setting a personal example on all matters of health and safety and participate in Perimeter worker participation practices.

Qualifications and Skills

• A National Certificate Level 4 as a Transmission Line Mechanic required.
• Hands-on experience in Transmission Line work to industry standards.
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements.
• Flexibility required in dealing with adverse weather, resource, materials, and other conditions.
• A full New Zealand Class 1 driver's licence is required

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-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.

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.

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

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