Electrical Distribution Cable Jointer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34 - $39.50/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For tradespeople ready for a considered career step, a Christchurch electrical and civil contractor is recruiting a permanent, full-time Electrical Distribution Cable Jointer. It is a locally owned business with a growing team, built on safety, quality workmanship and teamwork.
The post centres on underground distribution networks: jointing, terminating, testing, fault repair and commissioning, on energised and isolated systems alike.
This employer holds Accredited Employer status and is glad to hear from suitably qualified overseas cable jointers; it can sponsor them under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (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.
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Key Responsibilities
- Make low-voltage and high-voltage cable joints and terminations (LV and HV)
- Lay underground distribution cable, then test it and bring it into service
- Form joints and terminations on PILC, XLPE and any other distribution cable systems
- Fit and connect network equipment such as distribution pillars, kiosks, RMUs and transformers
- Locate and repair faults, including emergency restoration tasks
- Work alongside the team on projects converting overhead networks to underground, and complete cable testing and the commissioning of the network
- Follow safe working practice on networks that are live or switched off
- Meet the standards expected for workmanship, safety and compliance
Requirements & Eligibility
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply (Cable Jointer) Level 4 or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Current NZ electrical registration (EWRB) and practising licence
- Demonstrated experience jointing electrical distribution cables and constructing underground networks
- Solid understanding of safety procedures in electrical distribution and of industry regulations
- Holds a current Class 1 NZ driver licence; Class 2 is preferred
- Overseas applicants must bring a recognised cable jointer qualification at NZ standard and at least two years' experience in a qualified electrical distribution cable jointer role, and must also meet the qualification assessment and registration requirements before any offer of employment can be made
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