Description
Summary:
Join a team as a Power Technician, hands-on with critical high-voltage substation equipment, ensuring safe and reliable outcomes on essential infrastructure projects.
Highlights:
1. Permanent, full-time role with long-term stability
2. Ongoing training and professional development
3. Supportive, safety-first team culture
* $45-$55 p/h + Southern Cross Health Insurance
* Full-time, permanent role with long-term career growth
* Varied HV substation projects with a supportive team
We're looking for an experienced Power Technician to join the team in Nelson.
This is a full-time, permanent role working in the high-voltage substation environment — installing, testing, commissioning and maintaining critical equipment that keeps our communities powered.
What's in it for you?
* $45-$55 p/h (depending on experience)
* Permanent, full-time role with long-term stability
* Southern Cross Health Insurance
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Supportive, safety-first team culture
About the role
As a Power Technician, you'll be hands-on with both primary and secondary equipment — from transformers, circuit breakers and disconnectors to SCADA, relays and RTUs. You'll carry out installation, commissioning, diagnostic testing and fault analysis using specialist tools such as Omicron CPC/CMC units, insulation testers and CB time travel devices.
You'll work alongside a skilled team delivering safe, reliable outcomes on essential infrastructure projects across the Nelson region.
Key responsibilities
* Install, test and commission HV substation equipment and protection systems
* Perform diagnostic testing and fault analysis on transformers, breakers and circuits
* Operate specialist test equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards
* Maintain accurate documentation, records and equipment histories
* Participate in site risk assessments and uphold strong safety practices
* Support both project delivery and scheduled maintenance, with standby roster participation when required
About you
* Certified Electrician with NZ registration (or eligible) and current practising licence
* Minimum 3 years' experience in HV substation control, protection and testing
* Skilled at interpreting electrical diagrams and using specialist test equipment
* Safety-focused, with good communication and teamwork skills
If you're ready to take the next step in your HV career, apply now to join a team delivering essential infrastructure projects in Nelson.