Faultperson - High Country

About the Company We are a community-owned entity responsible for operating the electricity distribution network that serves the people of South Canterbury. Connecting over 34,000 customers throughout the region, we take pride in our values of Safety, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. These values are integral to who we are and guide our efforts to empower our people, our customers, and our community. As a vital service provider, we contribute significantly to the growth of South Canterbury and play a key role in New Zealand's transition to a low-carbon economy. As we enter a phase of substantial investment, we are excited to offer new career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high-performing team. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Faultperson to join our High-Country Faults team based in Twizel, a unique location surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including turquoise lakes and snow-capped mountains. Living in Twizel provides access to world-class outdoor activities such as hunting, skiing, tramping, and fishing. Our Faultperson will play a critical role in providing routine and on-call responses to events, crises, and emergencies on the Alpine Network. What’s Involved In this role, you may be the first responder on-site in challenging situations, necessitating a calm demeanor and effective communication with Emergency Services, Alpine Network Control, and the leadership team at Alpine Energy Ltd. Your responsibilities will include: - Routine and emergency location and repair of faults - Rostered stand-by for 24/7 fault response - Resolving issues and challenges on-site in various locations and weather conditions - Installing, replacing, and maintaining overhead electricity distribution equipment, including transformers, fuses, switches, circuit breakers, conductors, insulators, terminations, and connections - Acting as a positive role model for health and safety practices - Performing network switching as directed and authorized - Carrying out metering and retail service work - Collaborating with the team to ensure the safety of yourself, colleagues, and the general public What You’ll Need To be successful in this position, you should have a combination of the following qualifications and experience: - EWRB Registration as an Electrician, Line Mechanic, or Cable Jointer - Experience in the electrical distribution and supply industry - A willingness to work toward obtaining the NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply Level 4 (Fault Response), NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply Level 3 (Field Switching), and Transpower Connected Party Operating - Residency in New Zealand, with either New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency - A current New Zealand Driver’s License What We Offer At Alpine, we are dedicated to promoting a healthy work-life balance and providing a comprehensive employee value proposition that empowers you to perform at your best. We focus on motivation, offer competitive rewards, and encourage the sharing of ideas and innovations. Our commitment to our people, culture, and community is genuine, and we believe in fostering a fun work environment. We prioritize health and safety, maintaining a strong record of ensuring our team returns home safely every day. In addition to a competitive salary with various allowances, we offer a substantial welfare package, opportunities for upskilling, and career advancement. Relocation assistance may also be available. Next Steps If this opportunity resonates with you and you are excited about contributing to South Canterbury's energy future, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV, detailing why you believe you are the perfect fit for this position. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We encourage you to apply early, as we will review applications on a rolling basis and may close the application process before the advertised deadline. We kindly ask that agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited CVs.