Industrial Electrician
Job Description:
Industrial Electrician (EWRB Registered)
Location: Various NZ industrial sites
Employment Type: Full-time
Registration: EWRB Registered or in progress (required)
International Applicants Welcome
We are seeking skilled Industrial Electricians to support maintenance, repairs, and fault‑finding across operational and industrial environments. This role requires hands-on technical ability, strong safety awareness, and consistent reliability. EWRB registration is essential, or you must be actively progressing toward it.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct electrical maintenance, repairs, and fault‑finding on industrial plant and equipment
- Perform electrical isolation, lockout, and testing in line with NZ electrical and site requirements
- Communicate clearly during shift handovers, fault escalation, and job reporting
- Complete preventative maintenance tasks to reduce breakdowns and downtime
- Work independently or within a site-based maintenance team
- Maintain consistent attendance and reliability in operational or shift-based environments
- Follow all site safety standards, procedures, and reporting requirements
Required Experience & Qualifications
- EWRB registration OR evidence of registration currently in progress (required)
- Electrical trade qualification (NZ or recognised overseas equivalent)
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, mining, or processing environments
- Proven hands-on experience with electrical fault‑finding
- Familiarity with structured safety systems and permit-to-work processes
- Role Focus – Industrial Electrical Systems
- Motors, switchgear, and industrial electrical equipment
- Control panels and plant electrical systems
- Exposure to VSDs, PLCs, or SCADA systems (beneficial but not essential)
- High-voltage or live network experience (advantageous)
- Work Approach & Safety
- Demonstrates reliability through consistent attendance and task completion
- Communicates effectively with supervisors, planners, and site teams
- Works safely and methodically in safety‑critical environments
- Maintains professional conduct and compliance with site and electrical standards
Additional Information (International Candidates) - International applicants are welcome
- Candidates currently progressing through EWRB registration are encouraged to apply