Protection Technician
About this job
An Auckland-based employer is looking for a qualified Protection Technician to join their team. Reporting to the Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for testing and commissioning substation assets, with a strong emphasis on occupational health and safety. We seek a positive individual with a strong work ethic and a collaborative spirit, dedicated to completing tasks efficiently as part of a team.
Other key deliverables are as follows: • Fault finding, installation, testing, programming, maintenance and repair of substation and electrical assets. • Managing substation, transformers and switch gear maintenance, repairs, and installations • Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to trouble shoot and solve equipment • Carry out relevant quality checks and audits
If this sounds like you, please call us on 0800 779 009 with the Job ID.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical certificate or licence • Minimum 5+ 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 • Experience with HV, substation, or power transmission is desirable • Experience working on an electrical distribution network is highly desirable • Demonstrated experience in underground cable testing • Strong communication skills • Strong technical knowledge or industry standards and codes
- Days of work
- Mon to Fri (07:30am to 04:00pm) (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- TBC
- Job Category
- Other Building and Engineering Technicians
- Career Level
- Senior (4 years +)
- Vehicle Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Motorcycle Licence
- Full, (Class 6) - Motorcycle Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22604297
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