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The role
Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be working within a small team and primarily responsible for the troubleshooting and finding solutions to keep the lines up and running. You will also:
- Install, replace and repair underground distribution assets
- Jointing and termination of distribution assets up to and including 33kV
- Excavate and reinstate underground cable installation sites
- Carry out routine inspections, fault finding and repair underground installations, underground cables and testing of instruments
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be working for an organisation that puts its people first and where innovation and adaptation is at the forefront. You’ll also be:
- Provided competitive remuneration based on experience of between $32-$38p/h for full time employment of 40 hours per week +allowances + full PPE gear and equipment provided. Paid overtime if you are required to work additional hours.
- Tools of the Trade vehicle available if travelling required
- Development opportunities to grow your career within the business
- In-house wellbeing programme and initiatives including group discounted medical insurance
- Working in a friendly team with a very supportive manager
Who we’re looking for
To be considered for this role you’ll need to have:
- Experience to carry out HV and LV cable jointing and terminating
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working as a cable jointer
- Sound technical knowledge of cables and local network systems, procedures and standards
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- A team player and ‘can do’ attitude with strong interpersonal skills working in a multi-cultural environment
About us
Northpower is a New Zealand owned electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation and commercial sectors.
- With over 1,300 staff working together across 13 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers, we pride ourselves on our excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
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