Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
Protection Technician - Auckland
Testing, commissioning and maintaining HV substation protection systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting high voltage substation works with a strong focus around safety and technical ability. You will be positive, with a strong work ethic and desire to work collectively as a team to complete works efficiently. • Test, commission, and maintain substation protection systems. • Compile test reports and as‑built documentation for all projects. • Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to commission protection schemes. • Support team compliance with SHEQ and technical standards. • Access leading‑edge technology and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸protection systems
- ▸commissioning
- ▸testing
- ▸documentation
- ▸sheq compliance
- ▸safety
What You Bring
The incumbent will be based in either the Auckland or Hamilton depot and will be working across the Auckland and Waikato regions. This is a full-time, permanent role at minimum 40 hours a week, 7am – 3.30pm with an hourly rate of 42-63/hr commiserate to protection experience. • Interpret protection scheme philosophy and operate Omicron or equivalent testing equipment. • Minimum 3 years experience with power assets. • Hold EWRB registration as an electrician or electrical engineer, preferably a practising licence. • Possess practical experience with HV, substation or power transmission (desired). • Demonstrate strong communication and computer literacy skills. • Maintain a valid driver’s licence.
Requirements
- ▸omicron
- ▸3 years
- ▸ewrb
- ▸hv
- ▸communication
- ▸driver's licence
Benefits
• Earn competitive hourly pay rates (NZ$42–63). • Receive essential leadership training to progress into senior roles. • Enjoy a permanent position with exposure to high‑profile clients.
Work Environment
Field