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Protection Technician

Trades & Services

We are a leading employer that focus on training and development. This is a genuine opportunity for a Protection technician to advance their skill set and to progress into a leadership role.

We are an established service provider in the Power, Distribution & High Voltage electrical industry. We partner with leading NZ clients providing maintenance, installation, and construction services to a range of substation, industrial & electrical assets.

The incumbent will be based in either the Auckland, NZ (Otara depot) or Hamilton depot providing testing and commissioning of substation assets in the respective surrounding areas.  

This is a full-time, permanent role at minimum 40 hours a week, 7am – 3.30pm
$38 - $49 per/hour (Circa) rate is dependent on experience


About the role

  • In this role, you will be responsible for conducting high voltage substation works with a strong focus around OH&S. You will be positive, with a strong work ethic and desire to work collectively as a team to complete works efficiently. Other key deliverables are as follows:
  • Fault finding, installation, testing, programming, maintenance and repair of substation and electrical assets.
  • Undertaking end-to-end tasks for all allocated jobs
  • Managing substation, transformers and switch gear maintenance, repairs, and installations
  • Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to trouble shoot and solve equipment  
  • Carry out relevant quality checks and audits.

What we offer you

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Essential leadership training to progress into a senior role.  
  • Access to leading edge technology and equipment  
  • Long term maintenance contracts  
  • Social activities such as fishing, BBQ’s and celebration of end of end of projects

About you 

  • The successful candidate will hold Diploma/Bachelor in Electrical Engineering :
  • Demonstrated Technical experience.
  • EWRB Registration  
  • Practical industry related experience is essential.
  • Experience with HV, substation, or power transmission is desirable.
  • Experience working on an electrical distribution network is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in underground cable testing.
  • Strong communication skills

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