Power Technicians Wiri, Auckland

Downers Energy & Utilities team is seeking an experienced Power Technician to join our Aucklandbased operation supporting the Vector electricity network. This is a specialist handson role focused on highvoltage protection substation assets and SCADA systems delivering work that directly supports the reliability of Aucklands power supply.

If you enjoy technical depth autonomy in your work and tackling complex HV problems this role offers genuine challenge and longterm opportunity.

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
Based in Wiri Auckland youll provide specialist technical services across Protection HV equipment and SCADA systems for the region. Operating alongside a team of experts your work will include maintenance testing installation commissioning and fault response on critical infrastructure within substations and switchyards.

Be responsible for:

• Maintenance testing and commissioning of HV protection systems and digital relays
• Testing and commissioning of transformers HV switchgear cables automation and rotating plant
• Endtoend protection and SCADA scheme testing within substations
• Commissioning servicing and faultfinding on RTUs communications and SCADA networking
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults beyond standard operating procedures
• Participating in electricity supply work control systems and afterhours response

This is a fulltime permanent role with participation in an afterhours oncall roster and exposure to a wide variety of HV plant protection schemes and communication systems. Youll be trusted to work independently while supported by a highly experienced Energy & Utilities team.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills
Were seeking experienced Power Technicians who want to be apart of a thriving network with a reliable pipeline of work.

Youll bring:

• A relevant trade or tertiary qualification (Diploma / NZCE or equivalent)
• Current EWRB registration with a New Zealand practising licence
• Proven handson experience in HV protection substations and SCADA systems
• Strong understanding of HV risks regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Experience using and maintaining HV test equipment and instrumentation
• A safetyfirst mindset sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure
  
  

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer Benefits of working with Downer

At Downer we do work that matters. Youll be part of a business that designs builds operates and maintains the networks that keep communities connected.

We offer:

• All the tools of trade required to do the job well
• Longterm career pathways and technical development opportunities
• A strong Zero Harm culture with safety at the centre of everything we do
• Access to wellbeing support including counselling and Marram health benefits
• Inclusive employee networks such as Wāhine Kotahitanga StandOut and Fetu Pasifika

Discover more of our great benefitshere!

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation

Downers Energy & Utilities business is a transTasman 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. Our strength comes from our inhouse technical expertise specialist engineering capability trusted OEM partnerships and highly skilled crews.

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 preemployment medical drug & alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check. If you need any support or adjustments during the process let us know were here to help.