Electrical Fitter/Electrician
In this role you will provide maintenance, repairs, and inspections to optimise solar farm performance and ensure reliable operation of electrical and associated systems.
- Work in a highly safety conscious and awesome team environment!
- Join an industry leader in renewable energy!
- NewPower has a range of flexible working options and benefits
About the Business
NewPower Energy Ltd and sister company Infratec NZ Ltd design, build, and commission world class renewable energy projects. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions to provide economic, environmental, and social value to customers, communities, and our shareholders, both now and for the future.
As a company we are passionate about people and the environment, and this passion is not only evident in the project work we do but how we run our business. We are dedicated to improving our sustainability and social impact and ensuring this workplace supports peoples’ wellbeing. We prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our recruitment process and offer a supportive environment to work in, along with a range of great employee benefits.
About the Role
As an Electrical Fitter/Electrician you will provide maintenance, repairs, and fault response services to the solar farm to optimise generation output, while also supporting the reliability of solar farm assets through inspections and maintenance of high- and low-voltage equipment (non-intrusive), inverters, combiner boxes, tracker control units, photo voltaic modules, and secondary or associated systems, including SCADA.
This role will work collaboratively with the on-site Field Technician and local contractors to ensure the solar farm is in great working condition.
About you
- You will need to be a registered Electrician, experience working on solar farms is an advantage
- Solid knowledge of the electrical industry, including statutory and safety requirements
- Demonstrated electrical trade competencies with the ability to work independently and safely
- You demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety
Staff Benefits
You will benefit from a powerful package of benefits if you join us at NewPower – from medical, life, and income protection insurance, to relocation costs, flexible working options, ongoing career development and more – and most important of all, an excellent salary package.
Ready to learn more? Start here.
We actively value diversity and inclusion, so to start, tell us a little bit about the 'real you' in your application. Check out the position description and apply online with your cover letter and CV, showing us what sets you apart. Demonstrate your track record and share some of your proudest achievements. We can't wait to hear from you.
Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.
- Our team
- NewPower Energy
- Locations
- Kaitaia Solar Farm
Employee Benefits
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Southern Cross Medical Insurance 👩⚕️
Free insurance for employees and subsidised rates for their families -
Life and Income Protection Insurance 💰
Life Insurance up to 3 times your base salary, and income protection for up to 2 years -
BP Fuel Card 🚗
BP fuel cards offering petrol and diesel discounts -
EAP Counselling Service 💭
24 hour access to free confidential counselling services -
Eye Checks 🤓
Payment for eye checks every 2 years -
And so much more....
We are always on the lookout for talented, innovative and inspiring people to join our team and help us deliver innovative renewable energy and high voltage projects in New Zealand and abroad.
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