Line Mechanic - Palmerston

Want to work for a progressive, innovative company in the stunning South Island of NZ? Come and work for PowerNet.

We’re New Zealand’s fourth largest electricity network company. We manage five electricity networks across the diverse and spectacular lower South Island—the best part of New Zealand.

Here at PowerNet, we pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and reliable power to southern communities.

Our field teams play a significant part in our business. As a Distribution Line Mechanic based in our Palmerston Depot, you'll be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking distribution team who safely build and maintain reliable electricity for our customers throughout the network. You’ll be integral to our success.

Palmerston is a charming small town close to Dunedin City, with amazing scenery close by and a strong community focus. Here you’ll be able to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle and community opportunities on offer, in one of New Zealand’s most affordable regions.

We offer:

• A full-time and permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the hourly rate ranging from $34-$40 per hour plus consistent overtime and regular standby rosters.
• Great benefits, including insurances and health and well-being programmes
• A fantastic team environment
• The opportunity to build your professional career in a supportive environment

Main duties

• Providing line maintenance, construction and fault repair
• Assisting the Depot Supervisor to achieve agreed performance goals by providing line maintenance, line construction and line fault repair services.
• Installation, replacement, and maintenance of overhead power line equipment, poles and pole-mounted equipment (i.e. transformers, fuses, switches, circuit breakers, conductors, cross-arms, insulators, terminations, connections, etc.). 
• Installation, replacement, and maintenance of underground/ground-mounted power line equipment (i.e. cables, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, enclosures, pillar boxes, terminations, connections, etc.). 
• Adherence and compliance at all times with NAC Scope of Practice 

Successful candidates need

• Minimum of Current EWRB limited registration is essential
• A minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Mechanic within the electricity industry in New Zealand or a minimum 4 years’ experience as a Line Mechanic overseas, working with distribution plant and equipment. 
• Current working knowledge of the industry’s safety regulations
• Ability to perform call-out duties, possibly alone and after hours, in inclement weather
• Physically fit and capable of working outdoors
• A cooperative team player 

Here at PowerNet, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a caring team environment and a balanced approach to work and personal life while encouraging professional and personal growth. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders, and communities. We provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce environment, celebrating differences.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, challenging industry that’s critical to New Zealand’s future while living in southern New Zealand.

For more information, or to apply online visit https://careers.powernet.co.nz/

All applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a current and relevant working visa for New Zealand.

We are going straight to interview as the appropriate applications come in so do not hold off for a close date. This is a live role & we are motivated to get the right person in position. If you wish to be considered, please APPLY NOW with current CV & work rights status.