Test Technician
About Connetics
Based in Christchurch and with depots in Wellington and Cromwell, we're responsible for constructing and maintaining overhead and underground lines and equipment across these locations. Providing such a critical service is no easy task, and we know that to be the best, our people need to be connected, safe, and involved.
About the role
We are looking for a Test Technician join our Northern Regional Team, based in Tawa. In this role, you will construct and maintain electrical equipment and carry out installation, commissioning, acceptance and maintenance testing of primary and secondary power distribution network equipment, including;
- Scada, protection relay configuration, programming and testing
- Panel wiring and communications cabinet construction
- Underground cable testing and cable I'Ds
- HV Switching on metal clad switchgear
Working with the following equipment and systems:
- battery banks and charge systems
- SCADA and protection systems
- power and instrument transformers
- high voltage power cables, and ancillary service (AC and DC)
- uninterrupted power supply supplies
- high voltage circuit breakers
- single input protection relays
- test instruments.
Ideally you will have the following:
- EWRB Registration – current Limited or Practicing Licence
- Construction and maintenance of HV Equipment experience
- Background in distribution and supply industry
- Knowledge of network protection
- Ability to read and interpret utility plans
- Sound knowledge of HV electrical test equipment, systems and procedures
At Connetics you'll have more. More satisfaction, more opportunity, more innovation, more experiences – and more life in a day for the things and people that matter to you. That's right – we know you have a life outside work, and we expect you to live it every day.
Pre-employment tests - Medical and Ministry of Justice
Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment medical test, which includes a drug and alcohol test and a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check.
