Senior Power Technicians

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
As a Senior Power Technician for our Wiri-based Distribution Networks team youll provide seniorlevel technical expertise across Protection HV plant and SCADA systems supporting the reliability and resilience of Aucklands electricity supply.

Youll lead and undertake complex maintenance testing commissioning and fault response activities within substations and switchyards acting as a technical authority on site and supporting less experienced technicians when required.

You will be responsible for:

• Advanced 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 across substations
• Commissioning servicing and faultfinding on RTUs communications and SCADA networks
• Diagnosing and resolving complex faults beyond standard operating procedures
• Providing technical guidance and support to technicians and field teams
• Participating in electricity supply work control systems and afterhours response

This is a fulltime permanent role with participation in an afterhours oncall roster. Youll work independently on complex tasks while being supported by a highly experienced Energy & Utilities leadership and engineering team.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills
Were seeking a Senior Power Technician with strong technical capability and proven experience working on complex HV and protection systems in a live network environment.

Youll bring:

• A relevant trade or tertiary qualification (Diploma NZCE or equivalent)
• Current EWRB registration with a New Zealand practising licence
• Extensive handson experience with HV protection systems substations and SCADA
• Strong understanding of HV risks regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Proven experience using HV test equipment and protection testing instrumentation
• The ability to work autonomously make sound technical decisions and remain calm under pressure
• A safetyfirst mindset and commitment to Zero Harm

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 - work vehicle phone etc.
• 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 communities connected. We design build operate and maintain critical assets across electricity water telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors.

With more than 26000 people across the Downer whānau were a diverse team of thinkers doers and problemsolvers committed to reflecting the communities we work in.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply
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