Electrical Fitter

Company Description

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā  

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun   

This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating 100% of our energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. 

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer    

• An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts from a number of partnerships 

• Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind   

• enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave 

• life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!) 

• enhanced KiwiSaver contributions 

• access to the Meridian employee share scheme 

• excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there!  

• award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it 

• employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts 

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing 

Based out of our Mid Waitaki Hydro Power Stations, Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki, this role focuses on executing 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 on the front line of our maintenance delivery and fault response capability by: 

• Repairing, maintaining and installing electrical equipment in accordance with Meridian standards and electrical regulation. 

• Effectively investigate and resolve faults. 

• Achieve and maintain the competencies necessary to hold access permits to apply and remove safety isolations and operate plants under remote supervision from our Generation Control Centre. 

• Maintain a clear understanding of the scope of work for all work undertaken, ensuring assigned work is completed to specification, budget and on time. 

• Manage all documentation relevant to the role, ensuring accurate information is recorded and completed on time. 

• Participate in the on-call roster as required, providing immediate response and resolution to faults and defects. 

• Be responsible for personal, team and public safety, ensuring all safety procedures are followed. 

• Actively identify and mitigate hazards and risks and report them accordingly. 

If you already have experience in these areas, that’s fantastic! If not, don’t worry – we’ll provide training and support to help you develop the skills and certifications you need. What matters most is your commitment to safety, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for being part of our team. 

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. Additionally, the role involves reactive maintenance and monitoring outside of normal working hours on a rostered basis once trained. 

Financial support is available for relocation.  

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring 

Essential for the role: 

• Trade or Advanced Trade Cert in Electrical Trades  

• Current Driver’s License 

Great to have (but not required): 

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety practices 

• Knowledge and understanding of Maintenance Management systems 

• Experience in fault-finding control systems 

• Sound knowledge of reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings 

• Some experience with reporting and documentation 

• Experience in Hydro generation 

Additional Information

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now   

All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!  

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