Join us at NETcon. Below are our current opportunities.

Health and Safety Advisor

Based in Timaru, we are looking for a talented and outcome focused person to fill the role of Health & Safety Specialist and be part of our diverse team.

What’s involved:

* Co-ordination of the NETcon safety management system, health and safety incident reporting and investigation process

* Planning and organisation of compliance and competency training

* Facilitate and co-ordinate audit schedule

* Co-ordinate and ensure Risk Management Reviews are completed

* Assist with preparation, reviewing and updating of health and safety documentation and records

* Responsible for co-ordinating health & safety inductions and compliance checking.

* Ensure health and safety, compliance and competency training are undertaken by staff and contractors.

* Co-ordinate first response to incidents and events

We will be looking for someone who has:

* Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety and / or significant experience in a Health and Safety Advisory role (minimum 3-5 years);

* Extensive knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Electricity Act 1992 and associated regulations;

* Previous experience in the electricity supply sector preferred

* Excellent reporting skills both written and oral, including knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft Office.

* Eligible to work in New Zealand, with New Zealand citizenship or New Zealand permanent residency.

* Current NZ Driver’s License.

What you’ll need:

* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, connecting easily with people and building effective working relationships;

* Conflict resolution skills and the ability to perform under pressure;

* Ability to adapt, be flexible and deal with change with a professional manner

* Ability to drive change at all levels, including systems, processes and behaviours.

Apply by submitting a covering letter and CV to hr@netcon.co.nz, telling us why this position should be yours. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Cable Jointer
As a Cable Jointer, you will be part of a team whose focus is to install, repair and maintain the underground electrical distribution within our network, based in Timaru, South Canterbury.

If you are an experienced and qualified Cable Jointer, this could be a great move for you!

NETcon is an industry leader when it comes to operating and maintaining electricity networks in the South Canterbury region.

We cover the area between the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers, from the coast inland to Mount Cook

What’s involved:

Undertake work involving the laying, jointing, termination of and repairs to power cables through the underground ducts and terminating them at electrical equipment.

Have a great attitude to health and safety so we can maintain NETcon’s record of working safely and going home to our families.

Support your mates in the field, creating a positive culture, sharing information, knowledge and expertise.

Be part of a 24/7 fault response that helps keep the power in in Timaru.

We will be looking for someone who is:

• An EWRB qualified Cable Jointer up to 400Vand 11kV & 33kV

• with experience in Paper Lead cables as advantage

• Experienced in the operation of LV & HV switchgear preferred

• Must have a current NZ Driver's License

• Be prepared to be part of a standby faults roster

• Be able to work as part of a team or on your own

• Eligible to work in New Zealand, with New Zealand citizenship or New Zealand permanent residency

NETcon requires all successful applicants to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical test, drug and alcohol test and a Ministry of Justice check.

A Position Description is available on request

Apply by submitting a covering letter and CV to hr@netcon.co.nz, telling us why this position should be yours. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Line Mechanic

The NETcon Overhead Lines Team is looking for a Line Mechanic to provide line maintenance, line construction, and line fault repair services.

Job type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Timaru

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