Senior Power Technician

Ventia is an established service provider in the Power, Distribution & High Voltage electrical industry. We partner with leading NZ clients providing maintenance, installation, and construction services to a range of substation, industrial & electrical assets.

Ventia are a leading employer that focus on training and development. This is a genuine opportunity for a Protection technician to advance their skill set and to progress into a leadership role.

About the role

An exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced Commissioning Technician to join our collaborative, supportive and inclusive team working either from Wellington or Palmerston North. This role will be working within our Projects team, primarily responsible for working as part of a team that upgrades or builds High Voltage Substations for Transpower and other clients.

As part of Project Works – Fault finding, installation, testing, and programming of substation and electrical assets. You will be responsible for conducting high voltage substation works with a strong focus around OH&S.

Your responsibilities will include ( but not limited to)

• Supporting maintenance works as required as well as carrying out relevant quality checks and audits
• Managing substation, transformers and switch gear installations
• Consulting manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to trouble shoot and solve equipment
• Fault finding, installation, testing, programming, maintenance and repair of substation and electrical assets.
• Undertaking end-to-end tasks for all allocated jobs

There is an expectation to travel within the region that we cover (predominantly in the Hawkes Bay, Wellington, and Palmerston North). This will suit anyone that is keen to travel and explore New Zealand while expanding their skills and experience in the Power industry.

Other Details

• Competitive pay depending on skills and experience
• Permanent, full-time role at a minimum 40 hours a week
• Living away from home allowance, accommodation, as well as overtime and travel time are covered.

About you

You could come from any sector where there is High voltage work but Generation, Distribution, or Transmission experience are an advantage.

The successful candidate will hold either a Diploma/Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical certificate or licence :

• Minimum 3 years industry experience in power assets
• Hold registration (full, provisional, or limited) from the Electrical Workers Registration Board’ (EWRB) as an Electrician or Electrical Engineer
• Practical industry related experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills

What we offer you

• Competitive pay rates
• Essential leadership training to progress into a senior role.
• Access to leading edge technology and equipment  

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.  

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply

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Position Reference Number: 167953