We are looking for a special candidate who is dynamic in their thinking and keen to approach new ways of addressing challenges in the distribution industry.
- Cutting edge role supporting our DSO transformation!
- Full medical, life and income protection insurance
- Potential to work a 9-day fortnight and the ability to purchase additional leave!
The electricity industry is facing a significant challenge due to decarbonisation and electrification. As part of WEL’s long term strategy to manage the energy trilemma of sustainability, resiliency and affordability, we have created a new role to support our transformation towards a DSO (Distribution System Operator) through reinforcing collaboration between field services and network management, and by integrating the latest field technologies with engineering design to accelerate our pace on network visibility and flexibility management.
We are looking for a special candidate who is dynamic in their thinking and keen to approach new ways of addressing challenges in the distribution industry. The successful candidate will be supported to develop this role themselves to enhance our current technologies.
The transition to a ‘Net Zero’ carbon emissions electricity system means that we must look at the technology of the future and how we prepare to capitalise on these new innovations. Net Zero Grid Pathways (NZGP) looks at the system-wide requirements and dependencies that will enable electrification through new generation to connect to the grid, accommodate both new and growing customer load bases, move power to where it's needed, and continue to provide a secure and reliable power system.
In this role you will:
- Work with our Asset Management team to design, build and operate the WEL smart metering mesh radio network, which is a real time dynamic self-healing system that provides network visibility for network planning, engineering design, operation and lifecycle management.
- Install DERs and IoT devices on the electricity network to enable non-network solutions to manage network capacity and supply quality issues using network flexibility.
- Work closely with the Asset Management team to verify the accuracy of the new data analytic outputs, undertake field investigations on network defects, connectivity issues and apply corrections.
- As a technology futurist, you need two critical capabilities - firstly, to be able to understand the technology itself and secondly, to be able to translate that technology into real world impact in a way that everyone can understand.
Skills and Experience:
The successful candidate will be a Registered Electrician or Protection Technician equivalent with a good understanding of protection systems, communication systems, experience in operating and installing MV switchgear transformers, control and protection and other network related technologies.
Best-in-class Benefits
At WEL, we look after our people, and you’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:
- Medical, life, and income protection insurance
- Flexible working options – time in lieu, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more
- Relocation costs, and
- An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews, on-call allowance and paid overtime
We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.
About WEL Networks
We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses. With over 330 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing.
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We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.
Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.
