The company
Passionate, 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 role
Making sure we get things right is critical to our success, who we are and what we do, our community relies on it. If you have expert knowledge of an underground network, where quality world-class work is top of your list, then this is the role for you.
Orion are looking for a Quality Assurance Coordinator (Underground) to plan and implement audits and inspections of contracted work for newly installed underground distribution assets, this is crucial to ensure we comply with our standards and design specifications. You'll work closely with service providers and contractors where you work will make a real impact on the reliability and safety of our electricity network.
Manage customer relationships, enquiries and expectations by providing guidance and consultation through the delivery process
Conduct assessments of technical connections ensuring outcomes are compliant
Complete reactive work providing safe outcomes for customers
Minimise risks created by customer driven construction or decommission work
About you
3 years' experience in a similar role or environment (infrastructure, energy, utilities or construction) with a New Zealand Electrical registration or equivalent
A good working knowledge of electricity networks
Ability to make robust decisions with strong communication skills
An understanding of the NZ Regulatory environment, in particular the Electricity Authority - Code of Compliance
A high level of attention to detail, computer skills and a customer centric approach
What they offer
You'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 Ferrymead
Three days of “My Days” leave
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!