Junior / Trainee Power Systems Technician
Horotiu, Full Time, Trades & Services
Please Quote Reference Number 15909
  • Working or studying towards becoming a Power Technician
  • Further your skills within a dynamic team
  • Join the Empowered Technical Services team in Horotiu

  • Are you working or studying towards becoming a Power Technician? Are you looking for an opportunity to further your skills within a dynamic team and work that keeps you interested?

    Empowered Technical Services has an opportunity for a Junior / Trainee Power Technician to join our team and work alongside experienced senior power technicians with industry leading equipment.

    Empowered provides services to a broad range of clients across the power generation, transmission, distribution, mining and MV industrial sector in New Zealand.

    Empowered is looking for a candidate who can demonstrate practical knowledge within the HV industry and who is looking to develop skills within primary plant and secondary systems.

    What we need from you:
    • Assist our team with Commissioning, testing and maintaining HV systems and schemes
    • Be able to read and interpret electrical drawings
    • Have experience in troubleshooting and fault finding issues
    • Assist and develop skills in testing Primary Plant such as - CTs, VTs, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, MV Cables and Switchboards
    • Assist and develop skills in testing Secondary Systems such as - DC Systems, Scada, Protection relays and Protection Schemes
    Experience, skills and qualifications:
    • Must hold EWRB Electrical Practicing License.
    • Studying towards or holds Power Technician qualification or Diploma in Power Systems.
    • Minimum 5 years' experience in relevant MV/HV industry.
    • HV switching experience desirable.
    • Knowledge of appropriate AS/NZS, international Standards and industry practices.
    • Ability to promote a high standard of safety, professionalism and effective communication.
    • Some experience in using the Omicron suite of equipment for primary and secondary system testing experience desirable.
    • Flexibility to be able to work away around New Zealand.
    Team benefits:
    • We are ONE team working towards a common goal
    • Training and mentorship provided with training costs covered
    • Southern Cross Medical Insurance
    • Vehicle provided for work use
    • Paid Day off on your birthday
    • 5 Year 1 Week Bonus Leave Scheme
    If this sounds like you and you would like to apart of our team then, APPLY NOW!

    Empowered can provide a competitive remuneration package with a family like culture.

    Please Quote Reference Number 15909

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    (Q1) Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

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