Electrical Control Room Operator

Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 annually with excellent benefits including health insurance
• Focus on career development through ongoing learning and training initiatives
• Supportive environment promoting well-being and teamwork
• Stable, permanent full-time employment with a minimum of 30 hours per week

Role Overview

The Electrical Control Room Operator will manage and monitor various high-voltage electrical systems such as boilers, transformers, switching systems, and distribution networks to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This position requires overseeing the real-time operation of electrical networks, ensuring a secure and continuous power supply to customers while adhering to environmental, safety, and contractual standards. The role is based onsite at Kawerau, Rotorua.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the electricity network in real-time to maintain safe and reliable operations
• Perform routine operational tests and initiate fault restoration and emergency responses as needed
• Work collaboratively with a national team of Electrical Services professionals, sharing insights with supervisors and team leaders
• Monitor power generation plants, interpreting instrument readings accurately
• Document and report equipment performance, instrument readings, and switching operations

Candidate Profile

Applicants should possess at least three years of experience in monitoring and controlling electricity networks, preferably with control room experience and familiarity with the Vector network. An Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) License is required. Effective communication skills and analytical thinking are crucial, especially for maintaining composure and decision-making under pressure. Commitment to high health and safety standards is essential.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Technical background in electricity distribution or industrial/commercial electrical systems
• Prior control room operational experience spanning three years or more
• Strong documentation skills for technical reporting and record-keeping

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services provider operating across Australia and New Zealand, with more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors. We prioritize fairness, inclusion, and respect, fostering a diverse workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika communities, and those with diverse identities and caregiving responsibilities. We provide an accessible recruitment process and are open to accommodation requests at any application stage.