Lead Electrician TIS New Zealand

This Lead Electrician job at TIS in New Plymouth is a full-time on-site role for registered pros who can lead small crews on industrial installs and maintenance across oil & gas, dairy, water, and renewables. You’ll plan jobs, supervise safe work at heights or hazardous areas, produce worksheets, and handle everything from wiring to fault-finding. Shifts are 40 hours a week, with overtime and overnight travel for shutdowns. Pay is NZ$40–$45 an hour, about NZ$83,000–$93,000 a year plus super and medical. You need EWRB registration, full license, and some leadership time. It’s a versatile gig for safety-minded sparkies who like Taranaki’s surf breaks and a 18-year-old firm that’s growing with green energy.

About Company

TIS (Technical Instrumentation Services) is a Taranaki-based specialist with 11-50 staff, delivering electrical, calibration, and IT services since 2006. They support major sectors with IANZ-accredited labs and a focus on low-carbon innovation. Check tis.co.nz for more. Some project specs stay private for clients.

Job Title

Lead Electrician

Responsibilities

• Lead crews on installs and maintenance.
• Plan and execute jobs safely.
• Work 40 hours a week on-site.
• Produce worksheets and reports.
• Supervise at heights or hazardous.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot.
• Train juniors on-site.
• Handle overtime and travel.
• Keep logs accurate.
• Team up across sectors.

Requirements

Education

Trade qualification.

Experience

2 years previous experince in similar role.

Qualifications

• EWRB registration + practicing license.
• Full NZ driver’s license.
• Can work in New Zealand.

Skills

• Lead small teams.
• Work safe in risks.
• Communicate clear.
• Computer literate.
• Adapt to travel.

Knowledge

• Oil & gas wiring.
• Hazardous areas.
• Documentation.
• Dairy/water systems.
• Renewables basics.

Applicant Location

On-site in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Local hires preferred.

Application Procedure

To apply, download the Job Info app from the Google Play Store. Use the app to complete your application and submit it for this role.

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