Summary: Join ILD as an Electronic Leak Detection Technician to conduct EFVM® testing on diverse projects across New Zealand, ensuring building watertightness. Highlights: 1. Work on diverse, high-profile waterproofing projects across New Zealand. 2. Gain hands-on training in globally recognised EFVM® testing method. 3. Be part of a specialised and growing niche in construction sector. Job Title: Electronic Leak Detection Technician International Leak Detection (ILD) is at the forefront of waterproofing quality assurance in New Zealand. Since 2009 thousands of tests completed on membrane roofs, podiums, and basements across the country, we use Electric Field Vector Mapping (EFVM®) to identify and pinpoint breaches in waterproofing membranes. We’ve learned that the best time to test membranes is immediately after the construction phase has introduced potential damage. By locating and repairing these breaches, construction can continue confidently — whether that’s laying tiles on a balcony, installing decking, landscaping a green roof, or signing off a rugby-field-sized logistics hub roof. EFVM® testing is also an integral part of insulated warm-roof systems, now widely specified across New Zealand. The method works by establishing an electric field on the membrane surface and triangulating the path of electrical current with an ammeter, allowing us to pinpoint breaches invisible to the naked eye. What a Single Test Involves An ILD technician may be called to a balcony, residential roof, or a commercial high-rise tower roof. The process of a single EFVM® test typically looks like this: Preparation: Ensure the membrane surface is clear of debris so testing can be done directly on the bare membrane. Setup: Lay a perimeter test wire around the membrane area. Wet the surface of the membrane to create an electric field. Testing: Using the ILD ammeter, move across the wet surface, taking readings of the electrical vectors and triangulating the exact location of any breaches. Marking & Reporting: Mark breaches directly on the membrane, then pack down the test setup. Create a detailed report showing the tested area, breaches found, and any areas of concern such as membrane terminations, flashings, or general watertightness issues. Follow-up: Reports are provided to the client — whether it’s a homeowner, waterproofer, builder, or main contractor — so repairs can be completed and the system can be signed off. Job Description We’re seeking a motivated and energetic Electronic Leak Detection Technician to join our team. You’ll work on diverse projects — apartment balconies to commercial rooftops — and play a critical role in ensuring buildings across New Zealand are watertight. Our team is young (28–39), energetic, and close-knit. While we work hard under high stress, we balance it with laughs, and the kind of camaraderie that comes from carrying gear up scaffolds and solving problems together. Responsibilities Read and interpret architectural floor plans. Conduct EFVM® testing on waterproofing membranes (full training provided). Work safely on construction sites and at heights. Prepare clear, detailed reports of findings and recommendations. Collaborate with product suppliers, waterproofing contractors, architects, and builders. Travel nationwide for projects, from Auckland high-rises to cool-store distribution hubs. Qualifications Ability to read and interpret architectural floor plans. Comfortable working at heights and on active construction sites. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good computer literacy for producing reports. Willingness to travel across New Zealand. Why Join ILD? Be part of a specialised and growing niche in New Zealand’s construction sector. Work on diverse, high-profile projects (apartment towers, logistics hubs, sports facilities, green roofs). Gain hands-on training in EFVM®, a globally recognised testing method. Enjoy a supportive team culture where professionalism and humour go hand in hand. Opportunities to develop specialist skills and grow with the company. Apply now and take part in shaping the future of waterproofing assurance in New Zealand.
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