Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

Have a look at our other great benefits at www.people.downergroup.co.nz/downer-benefits/

Te kowhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer Energy work with some of New Zealand’s largest asset owners and energy providers to maintain their critical networks and assets across the country. Our whole-of-life approach creates positive outcomes for all New Zealanders as we help to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy, and build a better Aotearoa. There are more than 500 of us in the Energy team and we are committed to being kaitiaki – guardians of New Zealand’s future.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Power Technician based in our New Plymouth Depot. You will be a key member of our Technician team providing services including construction, maintenance, and fault diagnosis/rectification on all network equipment and installations. You will be working on existing and state of the art high spec equipment associated with HV protection, SCADA, Comms.

This is a full time (Monday-Friday) permanent (40 hours a week) opportunity to join our team based in New Plymouth.

Nga pukenga matua | Important Skills

Ideally, you will be a skilled Power Technician with HV, substation or power transmission experience. To really impress us, you will also have knowledge of SCADA Communications; however, we will support further training to develop your career.

It is essential that you offer, Commissioning, testing and maintaining:

• A relevant technical qualification in the Power Industry is desirable.
• HV Protection system / schemes and installation
• High Voltage substations primary plant and secondary systems
• High Voltage and Low Voltage plant / assets
• Experience with the maintenance and installation of SCADA and communication equipment is desirable
• A methodical aptitude with attention to detail including an ability to work under pressure
• Extensive industry related experience is desirable
• Team and customer focused
• Excellent commitment to Health and Safety
• Current New Zealand practising license
• Full NZ Driver's License

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site copy and paste the following link into your browser: people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-utilities-team/

Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply

• If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 592912
• We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered