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 Team leaders to join our New Plymouth 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