Job Description
Shift and schedule
Shift work
Location
Hamilton, Waikato
Full job description
Join our highly skilled team of passionate Technicians
Flexible working options – 9-day fortnight, additional leave, and more
Medical, life and income protection insurance
About the role
As a Protection Technician, you will join our highly skilled team of Technicians within the Substation Services team, in supporting the reliable and effective operation of our network and associated substations.
This role includes maintaining and testing relays and protection schemes, along with commissioning brand new schemes as part of capital works.
Responsibilities:
Assess safety and functionality of secondary systems and schemes
Analyse, design, modify and apply network protection settings
Test and commission remote connected equipment
Participate in a 24hr callout roster for 24hr fault response and repair
Assist with As-building drawings
Assist engineering with design of settings/SCADA mapping
Liaise with the control centre, NMS Team, engineering, dispatch and operations staff
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
Registered Electrician / Protection Technician with a Technical Certificate / NZCE or equivalent
A minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in the electrical industry
Experience in testing and commissioning primary and secondary equipment
Demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety
Best-in-class benefits
At WEL, we look after our people, and you’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:
Medical, life and income protection insurance
Flexible working options – ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more
Relocation costs, and
An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews
We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.
About WEL Networks
WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.
With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.
Ready to learn more? Start here.
We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.
Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.
Shift work
Location
Hamilton, Waikato
Full job description
Join our highly skilled team of passionate Technicians
Flexible working options – 9-day fortnight, additional leave, and more
Medical, life and income protection insurance
About the role
As a Protection Technician, you will join our highly skilled team of Technicians within the Substation Services team, in supporting the reliable and effective operation of our network and associated substations.
This role includes maintaining and testing relays and protection schemes, along with commissioning brand new schemes as part of capital works.
Responsibilities:
Assess safety and functionality of secondary systems and schemes
Analyse, design, modify and apply network protection settings
Test and commission remote connected equipment
Participate in a 24hr callout roster for 24hr fault response and repair
Assist with As-building drawings
Assist engineering with design of settings/SCADA mapping
Liaise with the control centre, NMS Team, engineering, dispatch and operations staff
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
Registered Electrician / Protection Technician with a Technical Certificate / NZCE or equivalent
A minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in the electrical industry
Experience in testing and commissioning primary and secondary equipment
Demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety
Best-in-class benefits
At WEL, we look after our people, and you’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:
Medical, life and income protection insurance
Flexible working options – ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more
Relocation costs, and
An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews
We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.
About WEL Networks
WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.
With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.
Ready to learn more? Start here.
We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.
Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Protection Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Hamilton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.