Marlborough Lines Limited is seeking a diligent and dedicated Faultsperson to join our Fault response team, reporting to the Control Room Manager and part of the wider Network team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of our organisation, contributing to the smooth operation and maintenance of our essential network infrastructure. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a permanent, full-time position, we invite you to explore this exciting career opportunity with us.

If you enjoy being a first responder and working in a role where one day is different to the next, then a Faultsperson role fits the bill. 

This role involves:

• Being available for first or second call 24 hours per day for approximately 1 week in 4.
• Taking calls from the Call Centre and directing other Fault personnel both during and outside normal working hours when acting as first call Faultsperson.
• Installation and removal of load monitoring equipment.
• Fault location within the network and carrying out of minor repairs to lines and cables where assistance is not required.
• Carrying out switching including fuses, air break switches, and all types of substation switchgear.
• Operation of Blenheim’s Transpower Substation under the direction of the Stoke Control Centre or South Island Control Centre at Islington.
• Assisting with line construction and maintenance work as required.
• Ensuring that the fault vehicle is fully stocked and maintained consistent with Marlborough Lines standards.
• Investigating voltage complaints.
• Service disconnections/reconnections and meter readings.
• Customer Advisory regarding safety matters.
• Ensuring that staff provide written reports as necessary to allow the fault service to function.
• When not on First Call roster, carry out other tasks as directed.
• Being fully conversant with the requirements of the Marlborough Lines “Network Access and Outage Management” procedure.
• Maintaining an understanding of the Marlborough Lines electrical system with causes and effects of problems experienced by customers. 
• Being familiar with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practise and other statutory requirements.

The benefits you receive as being part of our valued team are second to none:

• Competitive salary
• Free health insurance with Southern Cross at the UltraCare level
• Free life AND income protection insurance, along with a lump sum payment in the event of a critical illness
• Employee discount schemes - both locally and on a national level
• 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

As well as the chance to be part of community initiatives that MLL is involved in - such as Foodbank Drive, Christmas Parades and Generation Museum openings.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Your Full driver’s license
• Current Practicing Licence as either an Electrician, or a Line Mechanic, with proven job knowledge and technical ability to carry out the work to appropriate safety and quality standards.
• An excellent understanding of industry safety rules and a commitment to safety.
• To be fit and healthy.
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• A willingness for extra training and to accept change.
• A clean and tidy appearance.
• The ability to set priorities and meet target times.
• Great communication at all levels (written and verbal), and to accurately and systematically record data.
• Good team member skills.
• Innovation and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to coordinate and supervise other staff in fault location and restoration.
• Good customer and public relations skills including internal customers

All candidates must have the current right to work in NZ and be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and criminal record check.

Relocation assistance is available to the successful candidate.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter by 9 May 2025.