Electrical Control Room Operator

What’s in it for me?

•    Competitive remueration, excellent benefits including Health Insurance

•    Ventia takes our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow

•    We look after each other and foster our people’s well-being

•    Experience career progression and development through training opportunities

•    Stable, full-time, permanent employment

About the role

We are on the hunt for an Electrical Control Room Operator to oversee the monitoring, operation, and maintenance of various electrical equipment, including boilers, transformers, switching systems and High Voltage distribution. The role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and contractual standards.

*This is a full-time, permanent position, based on site at Kawerau, Rotorua.

The minimum hours of work per week will be 30 hours and the rate is $75,000 to $85,000.*

About You

•    3 years experience monitoring and controlling the real-time operation of the electricity network to ensure a safe, reliable, secure and continuous supply to our customers•    Carrying out routine operating tests

•    EWRB Licence

•    Initiate fault restoration and emergency response

•    Collaborate effectively with a national team of Electrical Services professionals, sharing valuable insights with supervisors, team leaders, and colleagues as needed.

•    Monitoring operation of power generation plant and interpreting instrument readings

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you’ll need great communication and sharp analytical skills, coupled with the ability to maintain composure and make sound decisions in a timely manner during times of pressure.

Ideally, you’ll also have some of the following:

•    Technical experience in electricity distribution networks or in an industrial/commercial setting

•    3 years Control room experience, and/or existing experience with the Vector network

•    An inherent belief in the importance of high standards of health and safety

•    Writing reports and maintaining records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply

Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 169018