Trainee Revenue Metering Technician - #310695

Who We Are:

Omexom NZ, previously "Electrix Ltd" (for 65+ years) is a prominent, long-standing expert in the Australasian electrical and gas contracting industries. We offer a wide range of services to the power, electricity, gas, and industrial and commercial contracting sectors. Omexom NZ is also one of New Zealand's leading electrical construction and maintenance companies. Our parent company, VINCI, operates in more than 100 countries with approximately 200,000 employees and focuses on building and maintaining infrastructure worldwide.

We are dedicated to promoting workplace diversity at Omexom NZ.

• Located in Hamilton
• Attractive benefits for all employees
• Great Earning Potential
• Be a valuable member of an excellent team
• Full-time, Permanent position from Monday to Friday with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week

We are currently seeking to employ a Trainee Revenue Metering Technician to our Power Services Southern team based in Hamilton.

About the Role

A great opportunity to join our amazing team, covering the whole country!

• Based in Hamilton, but with the opportunity to travel or relocate to almost anywhere!
• Attractive benefits for all employees
• Be a valuable member of a small, highly specialised and high-value team.
• The skills learnt in this team, will set you up with a very stable, future-proof and lucrative future, in a niche area of the electricity industry.
• This is a full-time, permanent position from Monday to Friday, with some paid overtime.
• Work towards completing a Tertiary Diploma qualification (or already have one).
• Working on electrical systems, AC and DC, from 24VDC to 220,000VAC
• Working on Scada and data-communication systems, including some fibre.
• Installing, servicing and calibrating High Voltage Metering equipment.
• Conducting tests on measuring transformers (CTs and VTs), and Energy Meters.
• Building, installing and commissioning Revenue Metering panels, in High Voltage Substations.
• Carrying out very high accuracy calibrations of equipment, with full traceability to the ISO (International Standards Organisation).
• Using modern, complex, and very high accuracy systems and instruments, to confirm the accuracy of the measurement of ALL electricity generated and transmitted, in our Country.
• Interfacing and interrogating the Metering Network and test equipment via Laptops and remote data applications.

About you

We are looking for a Trainee or recently qualified Tradesperson, who is motivated to learn and able to take instruction. While it is not essential, applicants who have started or completed an electrical diploma course OR, who are close to, or finished an Electrical Apprenticeship, are all encouraged to apply. We will facilitate the transfer of apprenticeships etc, for the right candidate. The ideal candidate would also have some or all the following.
• Current EWRB Electrical license – Not essential
• Proven Strong Maths and Physics ability.
• An absolute commitment to working safely.
• To be self-motivated and proactive.
• Possess a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Will work well as part of a team.
• A mechanical aptitude.
• An understanding that this is a unique opportunity to enter a specialised vocation, which will open many doors, and set you up for life.

What you can expect:
• Company-provided health insurance for employees and dependents
• 6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
• Company laptop and cell phone.
• Vehicle - Once able to work unsupervised.
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Opportunity for transfer or relocation, both Nationally and Internationally.
• The chance to purchase company shares.
• Full training provided.
• You will commence work immediately, doing all the technical aspects and operating in the same mode as the experienced field technicians, while under their supervision and guidance.
• Practical and fair managers, who all have technical and field backgrounds, which ensures you have everything you need, to do a quality job.

How to apply

If you are ready to take on these exciting responsibilities and make a significant impact, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Join Omexom NZ and become a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of the electricity and gas network. If you believe you have what it takes and wish to join our team, please click the "apply" button.

Please note that only applicants eligible to work in New Zealand and who meet our requirements will be considered for this position.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination.

Applications close on 26 May 2024.