Firstgas

Electricity

ControlRoomOperatorElectricity

Gisborne, New Zealand FULL TIME
The Brief

“Control Room Operator - Electricity at Firstgas. Skills: Electricity distribution industry, Network control operations, Switching, Permit documentation. Managing the day-to-day operation/control of the Network (including Transmission, Distribution and Generation assets). Managing authorised/approved party access and interaction with the distribution network”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure the safe and reliable management of the electricity distribution, transmission and network connected generation assets

Industry & Context.

Electricity
Eligibility Requirements

Participate in the Network Control Duty Roster, Support emergency response

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Superior communication skills, A desire to learn, develop and share knowledge, NZCE or equivalent tertiary qualification, Accreditation in the NZQA Standards for Network Controllers, Proven experience and skills in the Electricity distribution industry including in operating overhead and underground network and generation assets in both urban and rural areas, An excellent understanding of electricity network control operations, switching and permit documentation, SAIDI & SAIFI reliability measurements, A current understanding of relevant Legislation

What You'll Do.

Managing the day-to-day operation/control of the Network (including Transmission

Distribution and Generation assets)

Managing authorised/approved party access and interaction with the distribution network

Managing and completing all of the processes

documentation and activities for Action Switching and Work applications received from authorised/approved employees and contractors

Participate in the Network Control Duty Roster

Support emergency response

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work alongside our talented team

Communication Scope

Superior communication skills

Free ATS check

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