Electrical Distribution Cable Jointer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34 - $39.50/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Applications are open for a permanent, full-time Electrical Distribution Cable Jointer with a locally owned electrical and civil contractor in Christchurch, New Zealand. The business is expanding its distribution team and wants people committed to safety, quality workmanship and teamwork.
The scope includes underground cable installation, jointing, terminating, fault restoration and network commissioning.
Because the employer is an Accredited Employer, overseas cable jointers with the right qualifications are welcome, and the business can sponsor the AEWV. To apply, you should be a citizen or resident of New Zealand, have a valid open work visa, or qualify under the AEWV requirements.
A concise English CV will serve you well. Draft it in Build AI CV and place your jointing qualification and EWRB licence in the first lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Make low-voltage and high-voltage cable joints and terminations (LV and HV)
- Take underground electrical distribution cables from installation through testing to commissioning, and handle jointing and terminations across PILC, XLPE and further distribution cable types, and set up and wire in pillars, kiosks, RMUs and transformers on the distribution network
- Locate and repair faults, including emergency restoration tasks
- Back up conversion projects that replace overhead with underground cable
- Test cables and commission the network
- Keep yourself and others safe on distribution networks, whether live or de-energised
- Take pride in good workmanship while meeting safety and compliance requirements
Requirements & Eligibility
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply (Cable Jointer) Level 4, or an equivalent qualification that is recognised
- Valid NZ electrical registration (EWRB) plus a current practising licence
- Hands-on, proven experience of electrical distribution cable jointing, along with underground network construction
- A sound knowledge of both industry regulations and electrical distribution safety procedures
- Current NZ driver licence at Class 1, with Class 2 preferred
- Overseas applicants must hold a cable jointer qualification that is recognised and equivalent to NZ standards, and have at least two years' experience as a qualified electrical distribution cable jointer. Before employment can be offered, overseas applicants must have completed any qualification assessments and registration requirements
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