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We offer:
- Fully subsidised membership to Marram Healthcare, helping with health costs for you and your whanau.
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
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Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Our Energy and Utilities business is seeking an experienced Power Technician to join our team based in Palmerston North. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will work, providing specialist technical protection and SCADA systems maintenance and installation to the company’s Generation Customers
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Relevant EWRB Electrical Registration and current Practising licence
NZCE Level 5 Power Technician or Electrical Engineering Degree
Experience with the maintenance and installation of Protection, SCADA and communication equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of Sub stations, Power Stations, Power systems, particularly related to the HV industry.
Expert knowledge in the dangers and consequences of incidents in a substation/switchyard environment.
Full NZ Class 1 Driver's License
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, click Apply Now. Email applications will not be accepted.
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 before starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.