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September 12, 2024

Ventia

Christchurch

OTHER & FULL TIME


Protection Technician

What’s in it for me?

  • Stable, full-time, permanent employment
  • Exclusive Ventia Perks – gain access to Ventia’s employee benefits including Southern Cross Health Insurance and Fuel Discounts.
  • We look after each other and foster our people’s well-being
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Positive and supportive work environment

About the role
We are on the hunt a Protection Technician, reporting to the Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for providing testing and commissioning of substation assets with a strong focus around OH&S. You will have a positive attitude with a strong work ethic and desire to work collectively as a team to complete works efficiently.
Other key deliverables are as follows:
  • Fault finding, installation, testing, programming, maintenance and repair of substation and electrical assets.
  • Managing substation, transformers and switch gear maintenance, repairs, and installations
  • Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to trouble shoot and solve equipment
  • Carry out relevant quality checks and audits

About you
  • Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical certificate or licence
  • Minimum 5+ years industry experience in power assets
  • Hold registration (full, provisional, or limited) from the Electrical Workers Registration Board’ (EWRB) as an Electrician or Electrical Engineer
  • Practical industry related experience is essential
  • Experience with HV, substation, or power transmission is desirable
  • Experience working on an electrical distribution network is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated experience in underground cable testing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong technical knowledge or industry standards and codes

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

How to apply
Click on the “apply now” button found on this page. For further information regarding this position please contact lisa.speckmeier@skoutsolutions.com

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a police check.

Reference Number 159882

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

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