About WEL Networks

With around 270 employees, owned by and working for the community, WEL Networks has been serving the Waikato for 100 years, distributing power from the national grid, connecting over 160,000 people to electricity services.

Based in Hamilton, we play an essential role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies that will modernise our network and future-proof our region. We're excited to be broadening our horizons as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility.

As the world is going through a period of significant change and adjusting to a new normal, so too is WEL Networks. With the energy landscape changing at pace, through the acceleration of Electrification, Solar, Batteries, and EVs driving changing customer expectations, we are focusing now more than ever on unlocking our energy potential and realising our vision: to create an innovative energy future.

We are looking for skilled, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in supporting the company through this exciting new chapter and into the future.

About the role

As a registered and experienced Line Mechanic, you will join our Low Voltage (LV) Lines team, to provide services to WEL's overhead network including repairs, maintenance and construction.

The difference with this role is that you will also be supporting the business in the exciting world of first response faults, working with and backfilling our rostered faults team in keeping the lights on across our network.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain 400V, 11,000V and 33,000V overhead lines and underground cables
• Construct new electrical reticulation in accordance with regulations, standards and policies
• Fault find and reactively repair network outages
• Participate in our on-call faults roster and work unscheduled overtime when required

Skills and experience include the following:

• An uncompromising commitment to workplace safety
• Current line mechanic registration
• Ability to work alone
• Electricity distribution industry knowledge and experience
• Basic computer skills

Staff benefits

At WEL, we look after our people – from full medical and life insurance cover, and a variety of flexible working options, to the safest equipment and plenty of upskilling opportunities. We will also help you with relocation expenses when moving into the Waikato.

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 take a drug and alcohol test before you join us.

How to apply

At WEL we value diversity and innovation, and want extraordinary people with vision to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Apply now with your CV and please take the time in a cover letter to tell us what really floats your boat - what sets you apart, why you want to be a part of our team and some of your proudest achievements.

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Although we are really keen to fill this role - it is crucial we find the right fit for WEL, so we are prepared to close applications early or leave the role open until we find the right person.

Safety: As an essential service, WEL Networks has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to ensure we can continue to deliver our services and keep our community safe. We require all our employees (and visitors to WEL sites) to be fully vaccinated.