Electrical Fitter - Hydro Dam

Company Description

Meridian is the largest producer of renewable electricity in Aotearoa, and we strive to deliver clean energy for a fairer and healthier world. We only generate electricity from 100% renewable resources – wind, water, and sun, because we believe that’s the best way forward for our planet and our communities. And, we’re doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions and support others in our generation communities to do the same. We also retail electricity to more than 365,000 homes, businesses, and farms across New Zealand through our Meridian and Powershop brands.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

Sitting within the Waitaki Trades team based at the Ōhau Power Stations, you’ll be working across Meridian’s local Hydro generation stations. This team focuses on executing scheduled maintenance works and assisting with projects on-site to ensure the continued reliability of our hydro generation assets. As an Electrical Fitter, you'll be responsible for responding to faults and emergencies, and undertaking maintenance projects when required.

You'll be on the front line of our maintenance delivery and fault response capability, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical equipment, effectively investigating and resolving faults and using your skills to ensure all work is undertaken safely, accurately, and on time.

Although the role's focus will predominantly be on site in the Upper and Mid Waitaki areas, Meridian is a NZ-wide operation and there may be the requirement of short periods of travel to suit the operational needs of the business.

What you’ll bring 

• Trade or Advanced Trade Cert in Electrical Trades 
• Experience in heavy rotating plant maintenance
• Experience in fault-finding control systems
• Sound knowledge of reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings
• Current Driver’s License
• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety practices.
• Experience in Hydro generation is a bonus but not essential!

Additional Information

Why Meridian?

We’ve got a strong culture - we like to work hard and have fun while we’re doing it. We live by three ‘How to Be’s’: be gutsy, be a good human, and be in the waka.                          

Meridian is truly flexible, diverse and inclusive: in our workplace, you can feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. Our flexible work options make things easier for you and your whānau. And we also offer an attractive salary package and benefits like life and income protection insurance, enhanced leave,  KiwiSaver  and parental leave provisions, discounts from Meridian and other organisations,  and a Meridian employee share scheme.  

All in all, we reckon we’ve got a pretty special place to work.  If you think you’re an awesome fit not only for this role but for Meridian, apply today and tell us why!

To view the full Position Description please Click Here – we’re not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes (an elusive unicorn), so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement in the PD, we strongly encourage you to apply!  

If you’ve any questions, please email [email protected] and someone will get back to you.

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