Maintenance Specialist - Substations

About the Role: We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Specialist to join the team.

You'll deliver high-quality maintenance and asset management services across zone substations and high-voltage assets, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in everything you do.

You'll coordinate field resources to deliver Vector's Maintenance Plan and other external HV customers maintenance work, managing assets, and identifying ways to improve our performance and delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and manage preventative, corrective, and asset replacement maintenance plans.
• Oversee maintenance activities for substations and high-voltage systems, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Manage minor capital works and corrective maintenance from scoping to completion
• Handle invoicing, pricing, and financial reporting accurately and on time.
• Drive quality, safety, and efficiency across all workstreams.
• Support, mentor, and work collaboratively with your team and subcontractors.
• Promote a positive, safety-focused team culture and uphold Northpower's values.

About You:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• EWRB registration.
• 5+ years' operational experience in electrical distribution, substations, or high-voltage maintenance.
• Strong asset management and maintenance planning skills.
• Project management experience (PMP certification a plus).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• A team player with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

• Competitive remuneration with full private use vehicle.
• An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
• Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
• Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

About us:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Bring your expertise in substation maintenance, asset management, and service delivery, and we'll provide the support, resources, and opportunities for you to thrive.

Apply now via #REQ1757 and take the lead in driving maintenance excellence and shaping the future of Northpower's high-voltage and strategic asset network!

New Zealand work rights are required for the role.

Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.