Are you looking to electrify your career? Join us at Waipā Networks as a Line Mechanic!
Waipā Networks is looking for an experienced Line Mechanic to join our dynamic team!
Whether you are looking to move to the Waipā region or looking for a new and innovative workplace, joining Waipā Networks as an experienced Line Mechanic could be exactly what you are looking for.
At Waipā Networks, we’re not just a company – we’re a community. That’s why we prioritise community initiatives that are supported by our team members.
We believe that by working together, we can make a positive impact in our community. So, if you’re eager to continue learning, passionate about making a difference, and excited about joining a team that values community and teamwork, then we want to hear from you!
Waipā Networks Line Mechanic key benefits:
- Excellent career development
- Work for an exciting industry leader
- Great Waikato location
- Experience in rural, urban and industrial landscapes
- Uplifting team and the wider community to continue excelling with
- A very competitive pay rate
- Opportunity for additional earnings through participation in rostered standby
- Loads of employee benefits, including comprehensive health and life insurance, gym membership discounts and more
- Constructing overhead and underground power lines.
- Installing LV and HV equipment and assets.
- Performing maintenance throughout the entire network.
- Contributing to safe work site management.
- Participating in fault work as required.
- Providing system isolation and switching.
- Collaborating with the control room for safety and effectiveness.
The role of a Line Mechanic
As a Line Mechanic, you’ll be at the forefront of constructing overhead and underground power lines, installing LV and HV equipment, and ensuring the smooth operation of our network. From maintenance to fault work, your craftsmanship and dedication will be instrumental in keeping our community powered up.
You’ll be part of the Waipā Networks team responsible for maintenance throughout the entire network, contributing to safe work site management. But that’s not all. You’ll also participate in fault work as required including system isolation, switching and working with the control room to ensure its safety and effectiveness. Sounds exciting, right?
We value the connection we have with our community and prioritise community initiatives supported by our team members. We believe every team member can contribute to the business and our relationship with the community. So, if you’re looking for a role where you can expand your skills, make a difference, and be part of an amazing team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
About you
You’ll have at least two years of experience, a current EWRB practising licence, and a minimum Level 4 NZQA qualification and be ready to head straight into the field with the Waipā Networks team. It would be advantageous if you have experience with glove and barrier work. But we are also interested in your genuine enthusiasm for continued growth and your openness to taking on new responsibilities as your career develops.
You’ll be a passionate and driven individual who’s always ready to take on new challenges and is inspired to develop their career further where possible in the electricity distribution sector.
You’ll be someone with an eagerness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, ready to gain more practical and hands-on experience in the Waipā region.
You’ll also have a knack for problem-solving and have the ability to make decisions quickly and accurately. Your collaborative nature will be key as you work with our team, customers and community, building positive relationships.
Lastly, you’ll also be a strong communicator and team-oriented but also be self-motivated to get the job done.
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