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Asset Inspector

Full time at Horizon Energy Group in Online
Posted on April 14, 2024

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WHAKATANE BASED

  • Full time, permanent position
  • New Zealand owned and operated company experiencing growth
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits including Life Insurance and Birthday Leave

Horizon Networks is an Electricity Distribution Company operating throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.

Horizon Networks, based in Whakatane is recruiting for a self-motivated individual to fill the Asset Inspector position on a full-time and permanent basis.

Reporting to the Asset Risk Lead, the purpose of the role is to:

  • Carry out cyclic asset inspections and testing Horizon Network's field assets as directed by the Network's programme of work
  • Proactively identify assets that may be unsafe or unreliable and capture them using digital field devices
  • Identify the defects, and process them according to Network's defect framework
  • Maintain positive long-term relationships with the Network, other staff, landowners and customers
  • Perform ad-hoc tasks including but not limited to cable locate, high-load, field verification, and other works reasonably aligned with the purpose of this role and the capability of the employee
  • Participate in the development of Horizon Networks Health, Criticality and Risk frameworks and reporting system.

To be successful a candidate will require the following qualifications and experience:

  • Current NZ Electrical Practising Licence
  • Qualified Linesman or Electrician
  • Electrical Trade Certificate
  • Current Manual NZ Drivers Licence
  • Over 5 years in Electricity Distribution is desirable however not essential
  • Good knowledge of relevant electricity industry rules, regulations and best practices
  • Knowledge of electricity distribution equipment (low and high voltage)
  • Accurate field data entry in electronic devices, e.g. tablet, mobile or desktop computer
  • Good computer literacy in Microsoft, iOS and Android devices are necessary
  • Accurate assessment of asset condition
  • Physical fitness is essential
  • Able to navigate remote rugged terrain by vehicle and/or on foot.

The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders and bases all its activities on safety leadership, risk management and worker participation as premise.

To support this, you will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, sound industry and product knowledge, be safety focused at all times, possess a high degree of initiative, able to think clearly under pressure and most of all be a team player.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and if successful will need to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment.

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