Power Technician

Downer Group-New Plymouth, Nova Zelândia

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | 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

Te kōwhiringa | 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 to be 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.

Nga pūkenga 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

  • A relevant technical qualification in the Power Industry
  • Current New Zealand practising license
  • Full NZ Driver's License
  • Experience working with HV Protection system / schemes and installation
  • Experience working with High Voltage substations primary plant and secondary systems
  • Experience working with 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

Ko wai mātou | 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 pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
- 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