Earn a $10,000 gross one-off sign-on bonus Pay rates for this position are from $34.14 to $35.68 Minimum of 40 hours per week Top Energy has operations throughout the Far North. The Company is privately owned by a power consumer trust and employs staff in Geothermal Generation and Distribution Lines operations. It is an exciting time to join us as we transition from an electricity distribution company designed to transfer electricity in one direction from a centralised source to multiple consumers. Evolving into a technology-enabled distributed energy system that allows multi-directional energy transfers between small generators and users. We are seeking experienced Line Mechanics to install, maintain and repair electrical distribution lines and associated equipment, including the provision of emergency repairs and out-of-hours fault rectification. This position reports to the Construction Supervisor and will be based at our Kaitaia Depot. Your key areas of focus will be: Providing line construction services including poles and other line support structures, conductors, transformers, switches, earth banks and all associated equipment Maintaining and overhauling distribution lines and equipment, conducting scheduled maintenance and testing Network fault identification and rectification Providing a cable laying service, including testing and livening Participation in the after-hours roster for fault restoration To succeed in this role, you will hold a current Practising Licence as an EWRB Registered Line Mechanic, along with a minimum of two years of industry experience as a Line Mechanic. You must hold a full NZ Driver Licence including classes 1 and 2, and preferably up to class 5 would be an advantage. You must be a competent HIAB Operator, an Overhead Switching Operator, and a competent EWP operator. It is essential that you hold a Chainsaw certification and have no colour blindness. Additional skills and attributes: Strong Health and Safety focus Excellent communication (written and verbal) Team player attitude Be highly organised and have great attention to detail Customer service focus We provide successful candidates with: A safe workplace as your safety and well-being is our priority Positions with competitive remuneration packages A relocation package if you are moving regions Health insurance for you and your family Opportunities for overtime and allowances If you'd love to be part of a great team up here in the Far North, put in your application today. We at Top Energy are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive friendly work environment, where we work together and can all be ourselves. We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Before any offer of employment is made, the short-listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check which will include a drug and alcohol test. We are an accredited NZ Immigration employer therefore applications from international candidates are welcome. Applications Close: 01 Sep 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
