Power Technician Palmerston North

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
This role sits within our Roslyn Palmerston North team who operates service and construction contracts at various sites across the country. We provide penalty rates allowances / accommodation and meals. We make sure youre well looked after while youre on the road.

We have a supportive team culture where we work hard enjoy ourselves look out for each other and gain experience with different skills and projects.

Reporting to the Contract Manager the Power Technician will play a crucial role in delivering expert support for protection systems and SCADA maintenance and installations. Your contributions will directly bolster the reliability and performance for our clients helping keep communities safe connected and progressing forward.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills
Youre a qualified tradesperson who takes pride in the quality and safety of your work. You enjoy working as part of a skilled field team and bring strong practical experience with:

• New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply (Power Technician) (Level 5) or relevant Trade tertiary or diploma is required.
• Relevant EWRB Electrical Registration and current Practising licence
• Extensive working knowledge of the use and application of test equipment (Omicron & Megger) associated with the power industry.
• Strong experience working on HV protection systems and substation equipment experience with SEL & Siemens relays preferable.
• Demonstrable experience in installation commissioning testing and maintenance of High Voltage protection systems/schemes.
• Experience with maintenance and installation of SCADA and communication equipment.
• Full NZ Class 1 Drivers License

This role is ideal for someone willing to work away from home and travel around New Zealand for major renewable projects. Applicants should be prepared for both short-term and long-term travel as part of their regular work schedule.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer Benefits of working with Downer
Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive driven by your passion and dedication. We offer a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional growth with support systems tailored to your diverse needs and aspirations.

Our benefits focus on four key areas:

• Career: We invest in your successwith personal development planning training and upskilling opportunities and established leadership programmes designed to support long-term career growth.
• Wellbeing: Your safety health and wellbeing are our priorities.We embed Zero Harm practices across all our work and offer free counselling for you and your immediate whānau as well as access to Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes throughout Aotearoa.
• Community: Together we make a difference. Were proud of the strong culture within our E&U teams. Youll also have opportunities to connect through our employee networks including StandOut (LGBTQIA) Fetu Pasifika EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga which celebrate diversity and foster belonging.
• Individuality: We celebrate high performance and what makes you unique. gives you access to a range of offers tailored to your lifestyle including discounts on Southern Cross premiums gym memberships car rentals movies travel and cashback on retail purchases.

Discover more of our great benefitshere!

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation
Downers Energy & Utilities business is a trans-tasman team delivering the essential services that keep our communities connected. We design build operate and maintain critical assets and networks across water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With more than 26000 people across our wider Downer whānau were a diverse team of thinkers doers and problemsolvers. Were committed to building a team that reflects the communities we work in. We welcome people of all backgrounds cultures identities and abilities.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply

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All successful applicants must complete a satisfactory preemployment drug and alcohol test medical and Ministry of Justice check.