Outage Planner / Switcher

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer's Energy & Utilities team is seeking an experienced Outage Planner / Switcher to join our Transmission team in Stratford. Reporting to the Senior Outage Planner, you'll play a key role in planning, scheduling, coordinating and delivering outages across the transmission network while ensuring work is completed safely and in line with client and legislative requirements.
This is a varied role that combines outage planning and switching with hands-on electrical work across high-voltage substations, generation sites and distribution environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating transmission outages, maintenance and emergency works.
• Preparing and reviewing operating documentation and outage schedules.
• Coordinating with clients, contractors and operational stakeholders.
• Carrying out switching and isolation activities to establish safe working conditions.
• Supporting fault response activities across the transmission network.
• Assisting with maintenance, installation and upgrade work when schedules allow.
• Providing technical support and promoting Downer's Zero Harm culture.

Ngā pūkenga matua | What We're Looking For
We're looking for a safety-focused electrical professional who enjoys combining technical planning with operational delivery.

You'll bring:

• Registered Electrician status with a current practising licence.
• Relevant Level 4 electrical trade qualification or equivalent.
• Transpower Works Management and Maintenance Switcher qualifications.
• Current New Zealand driver's licence.
• Strong electrical industry and safety knowledge.
• Experience preparing operating documents, plans and technical records.
• Sound communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience within high-voltage transmission or generation environments and Transpower Technical Expert Maintenance Switcher status will be highly regarded.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | What We Offer
Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive, driven by your passion and dedication.

We offer:

• Career: Ongoing training, professional development and technical growth opportunities.
• Wellbeing: Zero Harm culture, confidential counselling and Marram healthcare benefits.
• Community: Employee-led networks including StandOut, Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga.
• Individuality: Access to Perks@Downer discounts across retail, travel, health and lifestyle providers.

Ko wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply to submit your application. Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, medical assessment and Ministry of Justice check. Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted.
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Downer will be deemed the property of Downer.