Line Mechanic

Overview

Install and maintain overhead and underground electricity networks up to 33kV.

Key Responsibilities

• job planning
• report writing
• equipment operation
• component replacement
• line installation
• network maintenance

Tasks

-Planning and executing job tasks efficiently and safely -Completing accurate job and incident reports, inspection forms, and asset records -Operating electrical equipment both on the ground and at height -Supporting your crew with day-to-day leadership, communication, and on-the-job guidance -Replacing poles, conductors, and other key electrical components -Installing and maintaining overhead lines and underground networks (up to 33kV)

Requirements

• ewrb registration
• overhead lines
• underground networks
• communication
• teamwork
• work ethic

What You Bring

-A current EWRB registration -Solid experience with overhead lines and exposure to underground networks -Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team -The physical capability to handle the demands of the job -A great attitude and solid work ethic

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Benefits

-A Class 1 and 2 driver’s licence (Class 4 is a bonus)

About Northpower

-It blends ownership and contracting—running its own electricity and fibre networks while delivering engineering and construction services nationwide. -Financially robust, it sustains large-scale contracts with major utilities and returns profits to its consumer-owned trust. -Its projects range from substation upgrades and submarine cable installations to managing transmission lines and future-energy installations. -Specialising in transmission, distribution, fibre rollout, inspection solutions and grid‑scale solar, it tackles every layer of utility infrastructure. -Unusually, the company owns and operates one of the region’s oldest hydro stations and recently launched a portable data centre prototype.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-applicants will be interviewed while the advertisement is open.

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must already have a valid nz work visa.