Team Leader Line Mechanic
A great opportunity within the Overhead Lines team has become available for you to develop your leadership skills as a team leader.
- Ready to take on the next challenge in your career?
- Work in a highly safety conscious, awesome team environment
- WEL has a great range of flexible working options and benefits.
About WEL Networks
With over 300 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.
About the role
To support the reliable and safe operation of the network by leading a team responsible for providing Line Mechanic services for overhead line repairs, maintenance and construction.
Responsibilities
- Maintain 400V, 11,000V and 33,000V overhead lines and underground cables
- Participate in a 24hr callout roster for 24hr fault response and repair
- Construct new electrical reticulation in accordance with regulations, standards and policies
- Fault find and reactively repair network outages
- Coordinate and lead the team on the worksite and ensuring the team is working safely
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- A registered Line Mechanic with at least 2 years field experience
- Natural leadership skills and the desire to build on them
- A proactive, collaborative and positive working style
- Basic computer skills
- A strong commitment to ensuring the Health and Safety of themselves and those around them
Staff Benefits
You will benefit from a powerful package of benefits if you join us at WEL – from medical, life, and income protection insurance, to relocation costs, flexible working options, ongoing career development and more – and most important of all, an excellent salary package.
Safety
Working within a safety critical industry, we are committed to making sure that both our people and our business are kept safe and secure. You will need to undertake a D & A test and complete a police check before starting work at WEL.
Ready to learn more? Start here.
We actively value diversity and inclusion, so to start, tell us a little bit about the 'real you' in your application. Check out the position description and apply online with your cover letter and CV, showing us what sets you apart. Demonstrate your track record and share some of your proudest achievements. We can't wait to hear from you.
Hamilton
Enabling our people
At WEL we look after our people.
We are driven to upskill, bringing new trainees into the industry annually, and nurturing and growing our staff.
We have an active social club, encouraging our employees to interact, include their families in their work lives and just have fun!
Through our WEL Balanced programme we provide a range of wellbeing and wellness initiatives to enable our employees to thrive in our communities.
About WEL Networks
Our role is to design and maintain the safe, reliable and efficient operation of electrical distribution assets and infrastructure throughout the Waikato region.
Team Leader Line Mechanic
A great opportunity within the Overhead Lines team has become available for you to develop your leadership skills as a team leader.
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