Network Performance Lead

Network Performance Lead

New Plymouth

About the role:

At Powerco, we're committed to delivering reliable energy solutions to our customers. As a Network Performance Lead, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our network operates efficiently, minimizing unplanned outages, and enhancing customer experience.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead investigations into unplanned outages, identify their causes, and implement measures to enhance fault resilience. By collaborating with various teams and stakeholders, you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to emergency preparedness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigate network outages, analyse causes, and suggest improvement strategies.
• Coordinate actions to resolve identified issues efficiently.
• Participate in fault review meetings and strategic asset discussions.
• Lead discussions with fault staff to propose solutions for area-specific network issues.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships for effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepare and execute emergency management scenarios, contributing to post-event reviews.

Ideal Skills:

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and collaborate with teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Safety Focus: Demonstrated commitment to improving safety performance.
• Initiative: Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace change.
• Teamwork: Foster a spirit of cooperation and productivity among team members.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 5 Electrical trade qualification with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of emergency management, health & safety requirements, and electricity distribution.
• Experience with electrical substations, high-voltage electricity networks, and outage systems.
• Experience with Outage systems and processes, SCADA and communication systems

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Applications close: Sunday 19 May 2024

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz