About this role
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Discounts from a number of NZ businesses on goods and services.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Grow your career as a High Voltage Electrician/Electrical Fitter within our team based in Matamata.
You will be joining a great team who are responsible for the Installation and technical maintenance of electrical equipment including Substations, Transformers, Switchgear, Regulators, and other associated network equipment.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
- Relevant EWRB registration and practising licence
- Current Class 1 driver’s licence (and Class 2 preferred)
- Sound knowledge of electrical test equipment, systems and procedures
- Electricity Distribution Industry experience preferred
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Physical stamina to carry out manual work, often in trying conditions
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.
Other facts
About Downer
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
What you'll do
- The High Voltage Electrician will be responsible for the installation and technical maintenance of electrical equipment, including substations, transformers, switchgear, regulators, and other associated network equipment. The role involves working within a team to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems.
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