Electrical Distribution Cable Jointer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34 - $39.50/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Deliver underground electrical distribution work with a Christchurch electrical and civil contractor. The permanent full-time role combines cable jointing, testing and commissioning with fault repair and emergency restoration. Safety, quality workmanship and teamwork guide work on live and de-energised networks.
The Accredited Employer welcomes suitably qualified overseas cable jointers and can sponsor under that accreditation. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or residents, hold a valid open work visa, or meet the Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements.
An English CV should show cable systems experience and your EWRB registration and practising licence. organise your distribution cable jointing credentials in a CV with relevant network projects clearly described. Explain the jointing and termination work you performed personally, rather than listing project names alone. This makes the link between your trade credentials and practical network experience easier to assess.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake LV and HV jointing and termination, laying underground distribution cable and completing installation, tests and commissioning.
- Joint and terminate PILC, XLPE and other cable systems used for distribution.
- Connect and install transformers, RMUs, kiosks and distribution pillars.
- Trace faults, repair damaged systems and restore service during emergencies.
- Help convert overhead networks to underground, test cables and commission the network.
- Follow safe practices on live networks and systems that have been de-energised, meeting required workmanship, safety and compliance standards.
Requirements & Eligibility
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply (Cable Jointer) Level 4 or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Current NZ electrical registration (EWRB) and practising licence.
- A proven record jointing distribution cables and constructing underground electrical networks.
- Sound understanding of industry regulations and the safety procedures used for electrical distribution.
- Current Class 1 NZ driver licence (Class 2 preferred).
- Overseas applicants need a recognised cable jointer qualification equivalent to New Zealand standards and at least two years' experience working as a qualified electrical distribution cable jointer; any qualification assessments and registration requirements must be completed before employment can be offered.
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