Marlborough Lines Limited (MLL) owns and operates the electricity distribution network which supplies over 27,000 electricity consumers across Marlborough. Our network includes the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and the southern Marlborough coastal communities.
We have a team of over 170 people who are encouraged to share ideas and be innovative in order to be the best we can be. We have a strong connection with the Marlborough community and take pride in supplying a safe and reliable network for our consumers. Marlborough Lines through it’s subsidiary Energy Marlborough has a pipeline of solar PV projects it is developing, with a goal of owning 50 MW of renewable energy generation in operation by 2030.
Job Description
About the role:
Reporting to the General Manager – Engineering and Development, you will be a member of our respected engineering team. The purpose of this role is to support Marlborough Lines’ development and operational technical needs in the field. The primary focus will be supporting Marlborough Lines’ renewable energy projects and operational sites.
We are looking for a registered Electrician or Technician to fill this position.
The Role in detail
Support the Development of Renewable Energy Systems
Assist design and development
Coordinate and supervise electrical and automation work
Set up and manage automation systems (inverters, PLCs, SCADA and comms devices)
Electrical quality control and commissioning
Support the Operation of Renewable Energy Systems
Ensure a high level of operation, reliability and availability of electronic systems during normal and unplanned operations
Provide fault finding and diagnostic skills to ensure the availability of our assets is world class
Monitor plants remotely and report on performance
Responsible for supporting operations of secondary systems
Assistance with substation, electrical, and protection systems
About You
To be successful in this role you will need the following qualifications and experience:
EWRB electrician registration
Relevant experience within plant operations / process control or maintenance experience in an electrical utility, generation services, manufacturing or process industry
Ability to read/interpret technical drawings to support fault-finding and/or maintenance activities
Knowledge of electronic controllers, instruments, protections and SCADA systems
Experience with electrical HV/LV and automation systems
Ability to learn quickly.
Problem solving & decision making.
Be highly motivated and able to work unsupervised.
Be well organised and possess systematic and effective work habits.
Ability to accurately and systematically record data
What we Offer:
Competitive salary
Fully subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross at the UltraCare level
Fully subsidised life AND income protection insurance, along with a lump sum payment in the event of a critical illness
Employee discount schemes,
A day off for your birthday
Increased Kiwisaver with tenure
An award-winning health and well-being program, including free health checks, mole map and yearly benefit to spend on your health and well-being
Plus we are an essential service so you have job security
And the chance to be part of community initiatives that MLL is involved in.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and criminal record check.
Those not currently in NZ and/or without a current work visa cannot be considered at this stage.
Please apply with a cover letter and CV by 9 May 2025.
