• Taupo/Central Region based
• Amazing Staff Benefits
• Career Development
• Great Team environment
• $37.00 per hour

Horizon Networks is recruiting for a self-motivated high performing individual to fill the role of Streetlight Electrician on a full-time, permanent basis.

Horizon Networks Street lighting department is growing into a national services provider - and due to this exciting growth we are looking for Streetlight Electrician based in the Taupo/Central Region rea. At Horizon Networks, we believe our success is driven by our employees and in return offer a wide range of career opportunities.

This is a fantastic chance to work with a business dedicated to offering outstanding service, where people work hard and are encouraged to excel.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Assist with the organisation of the Streetlight contracts inclusive of installations, repairs and maintenance of overhead and underground components associated with streetlights.
• Carry out maintenance and fault repairs associated with streetlighting.
• Ensure all projects are undertaken in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.
• Undertake streetlight patrols, as required.
• Maintain electrical wiring, machinery, instrumentation and control systems and components to required specifications ensuring economy, quality, reliability, safety and sustainability.

To be successful, a candidate is preferred to have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Current EWRB Practising Licence.
• Hold an appropriate provisional electrical qualification.
• Current unrestricted Manual NZ Driver Licence.
• Desired but not necessary - Hold current Electrical Inspector qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years in associated activities.
• Commercial and industrial installation experience preferred.
• Familiar with distribution systems and associated procedures an advantage.
• Knowledge of all appropriate industry rules and regulations including the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Knowledge of Electrical Wiring Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Operational experience in streetlight routine asset maintenance and construction of new street lighting infrastructure.

The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders. It has well developed processes and procedures in the principal areas of safety leadership, risk management and worker participation as a premise.

To support this, you will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, sound industry and product knowledge, be safety focused at all times, possess a high degree of initiative, able to think clearly under pressure and most of all be a team player.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and if successful will need to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment.