Lead essential audits to guarantee the safety, compliance, and reliability of Electra’s electricity network.
Lead asset fault investigations using ICAM to determine root cause of failures and identify any asset related defects or type issues to ensure a safe and reliable electricity network.
Champion sustainability by contributing to the decarbonization and electrification of Kāpiti and Horowhenua.
Play a pivotal role where your technical expertise directly influences the future of energy infrastructure and public safety.
Network Asset Assurance Engineer
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and reliability of electricity networks? Do you thrive in environments where your technical expertise can make a tangible difference in safety, compliance, and performance? If so, we want you to join us at Electra as a Network Asset Assurance Engineer!
Who Are We?
We are Electra Limited, a dynamic and innovative local business embedded in the vibrant communities of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti regions in New Zealand. For 100 years, we have proudly served our customers and the community, attributing our success to our dedicated team, the support we receive from the community, and our commitment to product innovation. Electra is committed to living our values and we continually strive for excellence in everything that we do.
Job Description
As a Network Asset Assurance Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring Electra’s electricity network is compliant, high-performing, and safe for both the public and our team. This role is crucial in helping us meet the requirements of the Electricity Act 1992 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, ensuring our assets are managed to the highest standards.
What You’ll Do
Conduct audits and quality control assessments on Electra’s electricity network assets to ensure compliance with engineering and legal standards.
Support asset assurance by analysing risks and managing the Network Team's Public Safety Management System (PSMS).
Provide monthly reporting on audits, asset compliance, and recommend improvements.
Lead investigations into incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvements.
Share knowledge of current legislation and industry best practices, coaching teams to enhance asset safety and performance.
Collaborate with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to prepare for external audits and ensure compliance ahead of assessments.
Desired Skills and Experience
What You Bring
Trade qualification or higher in electricity distribution or a related technical field
At least 5 years of experience in asset assurance or quality control
Solid understanding of relevant legislation and best practices in electricity network operations
Experience in the operation of management systems for safety, quality and risks
Experience in identifying and delivering process improvements
Strong skills in report writing, time management, and problem-solving\
Formal qualifications in safety and quality assurance or ICAM training
Experience in project management and network operating practices
Why Apply?
This is not your average engineering role. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring the safety and sustainability of electricity supply to thousands of homes and businesses. With a focus on quality assurance, compliance, and safety, you’ll play an essential part in shaping a greener, safer future for our region.
What do we offer you?
This role has a competitive salary commensurate to skills and expertise, a generous well-being package plus career and professional development, investment in training and your safety, plus a great bunch of people to work with.
Ready to power up your career? Join Electra today and be part of a team that’s driving positive change in the energy sector. Apply now.
Please note: All applications will be reviewed and considered following the holiday period, after 13 January 2025.