CareerPlan

Switching Operator

Albany, North ShoreFull-time$75k–$104k2026-11-03

Core

Assist with planning and implementation of planned switching for the Projects/ Resources team, performing high voltage switching and isolation of plant.

Role type

Senior IC switching operator (distribution line)

Builds

High voltage switching and isolation of plant for energy network operations

Domain

Energy / Power distribution

Required skills

High voltage switching, Line mechanic qualification, Heavy vehicle licence (Class 2), EWRB Practicing License or Limited Certificate, Distribution line work experience, Regulatory knowledge

Preferred skills

Faultman network warrants, Transpower switching experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Organising and pre checking of switching schedules, Performing high voltage switching and isolation of plant, Initiating communication with site Supervisors, Identifying and reporting unscheduled work, Maintaining vehicles and allocated equipment, Completing required paperwork and records