Technical Supervisor - Auckland City, New Zealand - North Power NZ

North Power NZ

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Auckland City, New Zealand

1 week ago

Posted by:

Jack Simmons

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Description

This is a pivotal role that represents specialised training and investment by the Northpower business to meet the growing technology and infrastructure demands of all power networks across New Zealand.

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The role

Reporting to the Technical Field Manager, you'll be responsible for planning & executing the zone substation maintenance delivery in Auckland and associated repair works.

You will see to the safety & compliance of office and field staff, also supervise up to 10 team members comfortably on routine maintenance tasks and a variety of smaller capital works.

You will assign and manage resources to deliver the yearly maintenance works on the Vector network.

Based in Auckland you will also:
Deliver high quality work over a period of time in small capital projects, asset replacements and technical maintenance works
Be able to read and understand substation drawings and resolve substation faults
Install and maintain HV and LV equipment
Support project and delivery managers with the planning and duration of works
Provide primary and secondary testing of substation assets and quality test reports
Provide guidance and technical expertise to drive team performance and ensure both office and field staff are getting training and development as needed
Be mindful, be present, be safe for yourself, workmates, customers, the public, networks and the environment
Assess situations for the safety of yourself and your team members achieving 100% compliance with HSQE requirements

What's in it for you?

No two days will be the same as you will experience variety working in a range of challenging environments which will extend your knowledge and capabilities.

You will enjoy benefits like:

Competitive remuneration and Tool of Trade vehicle
Life Insurance and Group Discounted Medical Insurance
A range of retail discounts and staff benefits
Overtime and full PPE as required
An inhouse wellbeing programme, a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP Services
Commitment for professional growth and development
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
A supportive and inclusive work culture focused on safety and excellence
Free Gym facility and Car parking
Laptop, iPad & mobile phone

About you

To be successful in this role you will display strong people skills, customer focus and lead within a high-performing team.

You will be able to manage challenging situations in a calm, mature manner and role model safety, quality guidelines consistently according to best practice.

We're looking for an individual who can further demonstrate the following:

EWRB registered electrician/electrical fitter License or mutually recognized equivalent
Have at least 10 years' experience in the electrical industry with a minimum of 5 years in the substation environment with good technical expertise across the entire electrical industry
Hold applicable work type competency ( WTC) and being flexible to working situations
Ability to motivate, mentor and lead demonstrating integrity and trust
Initiative and commitment to manage critical risks
Knowledge of HSE requirements and ability to proactively promote a safety culture in line with legislation and company procedures ; deliver positive outcomes without compromising Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment (HSQE)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Proven ability to build, maintain relationships in a multicultural environment and work as a collaborator
A strategic and critical thinker with the ability to solve problems and make decisions
Enjoy working in team environments, yet able to work selfdirected
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Full clean Driver Licence

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are also one of the largest multiutility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors with a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations in North Island to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

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Get in touch
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