Power up your career as a Power or Protection Technician!
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What You’ll Do as a Protection Technician
In generic terms and company dependant, you’ll be:
- Managing HV substation, transformers and switch gear maintenance, repairs, and installations
- Testing, and programming of substation and electrical assets
- Fault finding, troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues based on research and team consultation
- Carrying out relevant quality checks and audits
- Ensuring occupational Health & Safety measures are in place and followed within your area
What you’ll need
- Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical certificate or licence
- Minimum 5+ years industry experience in power assets
- Hold registration – full, provisional or limited depending on job – from Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) as an Electrician or Electrical Engineer
- Practical industry related experience
- Demonstrated experience in underground cable testing
- Experience with HV, substation, or power transmission is desirable
- Experience working on an electrical distribution network is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills
- Strong technical knowledge on industry standards and codes
What you’ll get
- Competitive Pay ($40-$48/hour)
- Guaranteed Minimum Weekly Hours of 30+
- PPE & Tools
- Collaborative & Support Team
- Skill Enhancement
Depending on the specific company’s role, your package may also include:
- KiwiSaver (superannuation) above minimum req.
- Medical Insurance
- Gym Membership
- Professional Development
- Overtime Pay
- Vehicle
- Relocation support; where visas are required, FRENZ immigration advisers are best placed to service these
