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About the role

• Reporting to the Control Systems Manager, this role is focused on executing and supporting capital (CAPEX) projects that strengthen and modernise our network infrastructure. A key part of the role will be helping to transition our communications network, ensuring it remains reliable, secure, and fit for the future.
• You’ll work as part of a collaborative and highly skilled Control Systems team, providing engineering support, delivering strategic projects, and ensuring all work aligns with Northpower’s commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.
• This role is ideal for someone with solid technical experience in communications networks who enjoys seeing projects through from design to delivery and wants to make a real contribution to the reliability of New Zealand’s power network.
• What you’ll be doing
• - Executing and supporting Strategic and CAPEX programmes focused on communications and control systems.
• - Providing engineering expertise to strengthen and modernise our communications network.
• - Developing design and maintenance standards, business cases, and strategies for Operational Technology environments (Voice - - Radio, Distribution, and Substation Communications).
• - Configuring and maintaining communications and field automation equipment.
• - Diagnosing and resolving communications system faults, coordinating service providers as needed.
• - Contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring best practice asset management.
• - Supporting operational planning for customer outages and helping resolve technical issues.
• - Promoting and maintaining safe work practices at all times.

About you

• - A Washington accord accredited degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• - 3+ years’ experience in Operational Technology or Communications Engineering.
• - Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in communications networks.
• - Experience configuring and maintaining field automation and communications equipment.
• - Understanding of electrical distribution networks and network communication systems.
• - Networking experience, including CISCO switch configuration.
• - Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• - A proactive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn.

Preferred

• - Experience with telecommunications systems (VHF, UHF, Microwave).
• - Familiarity with RTU protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.
• - Experience with RTU configuration tools (SCD 5200, SEL RTAC Axion).
• What’s in it for you?
• - Competitive remuneration.
• - 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 Whangārei 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.
• Get in touch!
• Bring your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and passion for communications technology, and we’ll give you the tools, support, and opportunities to help you thrive and make a real impact.
• Apply now via #REQ1755 and play a key role in shaping the future of Northpower’s communications 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.