Electricity Operations Controller
Electricity Operations Controller
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Job Description
Energise your career
As world economies try to adapt to a low carbon energy future there are some jobs that take on new meaning and higher importance.
If you thrive working in a sector undergoing significant transformation working on a critical service and can cope with that responsibility then being part of the team creating this new energy future for New Zealand is certainly going to energise your career.
About the role
At Vector were creating the control room of the future upgrading and developing new technology systems that will make this a stateoftheart environment. Be part of this exciting transformation project and along the way enjoy the job satisfaction that comes with knowing that you keep Auckland switched on every day!
You will operate in more than just a desk shift environment with opportunities to become involved in carrying out studies for equipment release and switching scheduling.
In a role offering variety and challenge youll monitor and control the network initiate fault restoration and emergency response develop operational effectiveness initiatives take part in contingency planning and provide technical and operational support. The shift working system is second to none and designed to provide variety for this role.
Key duties include:
- Monitoring and controlling the realtime operation of the electricity network to ensure a safe reliable secure and continuous supply to our customers
- Initiate fault restoration and emergency response
- Authorise and control field outages and operational activities
- Contingency planning
- Technical and operational support
- System performance reporting
We have multiple opportunities to join our modern technologyfocused control room where teamwork is second nature.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role youll need great communication and sharp analytical skills coupled with the ability to maintain composure and make sound decisions in a timely manner during times of pressure.
Ideally youll also have some of the following:
- Technical experience in electricity distribution networks or in an industrial/commercial setting
- Control room experience and/or existing experience with the Vector network (this is advantageous)
- A relevant qualification/professional certification
- Experience using SCADA/ADMS
- An inherent belief in the importance of high standards of health and safety
Note that this role requires the ability to work to a rostered 7 oclock7 oclock shift once fully trained encompassing 2 days/2 nights on a 4 on/4 off basis.
What we can offer you
Whether its the opportunity to do meaningful mahi and build a legacy for Auckland and New Zealand to work in an innovative and transformative sector or our commitment to supporting your development theres a myriad of reasons to choose a career with Vector.
Find out more about working with us here.
We also offer:
- Additional annual leave specific for this role
- Free insurances subsidised healthcare and an annual wellbeing grant
- A stimulating work environment full of interesting work being done by smart and innovative people
- Health and wellbeing support
- Great benefits that reflect the importance of family
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Interviews will be held as applications are received so apply today!
Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills values backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other including gender ethnicity disability age sexual orientation race and religion. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:
- First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
- First Accessibility Tick employer
- Rainbow Tick accredited
- Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020.
If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process please do get in touch with us on.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
