Line Mechanic / Faultperson

GISBORNE BASED Staff benefitsCareer developmentGreat team environmentMulti-services company strongly rooted Horizon Services Limited Trading as ElectriNET, based in Gisborne is a member of the Horizon Energy Group and is Gisborne / Wairoa largest power, electrical and data contractor. At ElectriNET we believe our success is driven by our employees and in return offer a wide range of career opportunities.
ElectiNET is recruiting for a Faultperson to join our growing team in the Gisborne/ Wairoa areas. This position is permanent full-time, Minimum 40 hours per week.
We offer a competitive remuneration wage in line with the experience you bring to the role.
This is a fantastic chance to develop your career and work with a business dedicated to offering outstanding service, where people work hard and are encouraged to excel.
We also offer the following staff benefits: Standby/Call out allowance when requiredPaid overtime at Time and a half and double time for call outsMeal allowanceAway AllowancesVoluntary Standby Allowance Outside of Normal Standby DutiesPaid Birthday LeaveLife and Critical Illness Cover. Reporting to the Lines Team Leader, you will be responsible for: Install, repair and maintain overhead and underground lines.Carry out Fault Response worksActively work on and maintain the day to day running of the Firstlight Networks Network.Assist with the maintenance on the Streetlight contract inclusive of installations, repairs and maintenance of overhead and underground components associated with streetlights.Build strong long-term relationships with our customers To be successful, a candidate must have the following qualifications, experience and skills: Current NZ EWRB Practising LicenceNZ Line Mechanic / Fault Switching QualificationCurrent Unrestricted NZ Drivers Licence, heavy traffic preferredMinimum of 3 years' experience in associated activitiesFamiliar with distribution systems and associated procedures up to and including 50kVKnowledge of tree compliance regulations and management procedures preferredKnowledge of all appropriate industry rules and regulations including the HSAW Act 2015Strong lines construction skills with a focus on safetyMust be comfortable working at heightsAbility to read and understand plans and mapsAble to carry out system switching & Fault Response works Both Overhead & Underground Networks.Experience with off road / 4x4 driving The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders. It has well developed processes and procedures in the principle areas of safety leadership, risk management and worker participation as a premise. To support this, you will have excellent communication and problem solving skills, sound industry and product knowledge, be safety focussed at all times, possess a high degree of initiative, able to think clearly under pressure and most of all be a team player.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and if successful will need to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment.
Applications close on Friday, 28 June 2024.