Line Mechanic and or Team Leader - Overhead/Underground -

NPE-Tech is an accredited established Electrical Contracting company based in Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Tauranga and Hamilton.

We are currently looking for Overhead and/or Underground Line mechanic and or Team leaders to join our Tauranga and Hamilton team


We are looking for team players that want to grow with us and are forward thinking and enjoy working in a great team environment. We pride ourselves on our work, delivering on quality and safety within a friendly team environment.


About the Role:

This is an exciting time for our company as we are experiencing strong growth, and this is a great opportunity for staff who want to grow with us. This role will suit experienced Line Mechanic and/or Cable Jointers who’s ability to lead a field team and project through to completion, methodical, safety and customer orientated.


Key Tasks:

Lead a team of field staff with onsite activities and coordinate resources to effectively and safely deliver project work to PowerCo standards
Receive project handovers from Design/Estimators and provide input into the planning of the project
Carry out maintenance and asset replacement on overhead and underground distribution network assets as per the local network standards
Install underground reticulation, cables, transformers, and switchgear
Replace poles and crossarms on the local network
Carry out appropriate electrical testing procedures and document electrical tests as required by the various Electrical Regulations and Codes of Practice.
Deliver jobs as per the allocated man hours and materials planned
Assist with training apprentice/trainee line mechanics
Develop positive working relationships with other apprentices and team members
Proactively communicate any issues that may hinder the successful completion of a task or health and safety of yourself or others

Health and Safety:

Take reasonable care that your actions or inactions cause no harm to you or others Actively participate in health and safety matters, meetings and processes.
Follow our Critical Risk framework and associated Safe Work method Statements (SWMS) and other safe working instructions and procedures.
Use protective clothing and equipment as and where required.
Report incidents, accidents, near misses and hazards in a timely manner as per company and client requirements

What we are looking for:

Hold a valid full driver’s license. Class 2 is preferable.
Hold a valid NZQA level 4 Electrical qualification.
Aptitude for network distribution electrical work
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices
Possess the ability to understand plans, schematics and construction standards Minimum of 5 years’ experience on a distribution network

We offer:

40 minimum working hours
Overtime available upon request
Competitive wages
Career development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Great team culture

To be considered:

Applicants for this position must have the right to work in NZ or be document ready.
Currently or normally reside in NZ, but we will consider international candidates who are document ready.
Hold the necessary qualifications and years of experience applied to this role
Willing to work in different regions or relocate if required