About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Job Description
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our close-knit Dunedin team. If you have been working in the domestic or commercial arenas and would like to gain some valuable industrial experience, we are open to helping you with this. Exposure to control systems, VSDs, and instrumentation is guaranteed, and we have experienced people to help get you up to speed.
Reporting to the Project Manager you will:
- be responsible for working with a team of electricians, automation engineers, and apprentices.
- have an opportunity to be mentored and to mentor to develop yourself and others.
- work with electrical instrumentation, control, and automation assets
- be involved in the design, project management, planning, procurement, commissioning, and documentation of water and wastewater electrical assets and utilities assets.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Electrical Engineer, National Certificate in Electrical Engineering or EWRB Registered Electrician
- An innovative and technically inclined mind
- A strong attention to detail
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Solid computer skills and exposure to a wide variety of computer applications
- A current driver's license – class 1 minimum
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, and more!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 713268
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical, and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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