Power Technician

Downer
New Zealand
Full time
1 day ago

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

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. 

We offer:

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

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 is required

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.

Dedicated commitment to health and safety.

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.

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