Power Generation & Distribution (Mining, Resources & Energy)Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Programme Manager (Reticulation Support) looking after the overall design, specification and scope of works in the maintenance and replacement of work detailed in our network assets in overhead and underground reticulation field. It will be critical to build strong relationships with local authorities and other utilities while providing technical support to customers in relation to the placement of lines and cables.About usPassionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.The roleAccountable for the network reticulation budgets in the overhead and underground reticulation fieldContribute to the Asset Management and Annual Reticulation Maintenance plan and budgetsPlan and implement proposed road work that have electrical network conflictsCommission surveys, testing and inspections to minimise asset failures ensuring compliance is within regulation and Codes of PracticeNegotiate new positions and associated costs regarding the placement of lines, cables and associated plant where problems ariseAbout you5 years previous experience within the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power distribution systemsLevel 6 NZ Diploma in Engineering or equivalent knowledge gained through practical experienceExcellent communication and the ability to connect across various external parties with strong negotiation and influencing skillsKnowledge of the Resource Management Act, NZEP 34 and the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport CorridorsUnderstanding of the NZ Regulatory environment and how it applies to the electricity industryPrevious experience in Project Management or Contract ManagementWe offerYou'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and FerrymeadThree days of "My Days" leaveA broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.To applyWe encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.Please reach out to us with any questions at (email protected) . We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
