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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Role Title: Reports To: Direct Reports: Location: Apprentice Line Mechanic Depot Supervisor Nil Southland Depots Te Anau, Lumsden, Winton, Invercargill Otago Depots Ranfurly, Palmerston, Gore, Balclutha, Frankton POWERNET Our Purpose: Safe Efficient Reliable: Power to Communities Our Critical Success Factors Safety Always Customer Focus Continuous Improvement Passionate Empowered People Courageous Leadership Our Values Up Front and Honest Make a Difference Do It Once, Do It Right Back Each Other Take Positive Action PURPOSE OF THE APPRENTICE LINE MECHANIC ROLE Role Purpose: Watch/Listen/Learn Become the Future CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS Active listening Strong positive work ethic Show respect, earn respect Ask questions and challenge what is Continuous learning ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Nimble Learning Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning material. Learns quickly when facing new situations. Experiments to find new solutions. Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes. Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and 1

2 accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others. Drives Results Consistently achieves results even under tough circumstances. Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Action oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal Field Services Manager Field staff All PowerNet staff General Manager Depot Supervisor Field Services Safety Training Team External Customers Suppliers Nature of Contact (Conversational, motivation, persuasion, liaison, technical advice, resolve conflict, leadership, reporting, advocating, marketing, selling, negotiation) Conversational, reporting Learning, following instructions Conversational, liaison Conversational Reporting Conversational, liaison Conversational Liaison, conversational Frequency of Contact (Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) Weekly Daily Daily As required Daily As required As Required As Required ITO Training Providers Liaison, Reporting, Attendance Attendance, Participation Per apprenticeship programme requirements As required KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED Essential Criteria Registration and Licences - Current drivers licence Class 1 (minimum restricted). Qualifications NCEA Level 2 (Year 12) or equivalent level of achievement. 2

3 Preferred Criteria (replacement criteria to be confirmed) Experience Knowledge and Skills Innovative to the extent of being capable of implementing new technology and improved procedures. An understanding and interest in the electricity and construction industry within New Zealand. Knowledge and application of the Microsoft Office Product Suite and mobile/portable technology. Numeracy and Literacy skills. Mechanical aptitude. Attributes: Work outdoors (approximately 95% of time) in all types of weather and environmental conditions, (i.e. holes in ground, trenches, rough terrain, snow, fallen branches, heavy underbrush). Work at heights, and be capable of working from an Elevated Platform Vehicle (EWP), a ladder, and/or in a harness. Capable of lifting and working with bulky equipment (i.e. ladders weigh 35kg). Capable of distinguishing colour coded equipment. A cooperative, team player. High level of integrity. Open and honest. Committed. Able to communicate at all levels, in writing and verbally. Flexible and able to work outside normal working hours. AUTHORITY LEVELS ACTIVITY CRITERIA Financial Nil Nil Contractual Nil Nil Staffing Nil Nil ROLE SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABLITIES The specific accountabilities for this position are aligned to the technical competency profile for the role and applied accordingly. KEY RESPONSIBILITES What success looks like through training and development I will be successful when I Line maintenance, construction and fault repair (specific to the level and areas of practice per my apprenticeship programme) Assist other team members to achieve agreed and understood objectives. Assist the team with assigned work to deliver Safe/ Efficient/ Reliable outcomes. Assist with the construction and maintenance of Distribution lines Follow instructions to assist others in achieving outcomes. Question orders to understand objectives. Complete allocated tasks in a timely fashion Adhere to all Industry and 3

4 Assist with substation construction and maintenance. Assist with Transmission line construction and maintenance. Assist with tree cutting adjacent to power lines. Assist with street light installation and maintenance. Carry out line patrols on transmission and distribution lines and providing written reports of findings. Following the appropriate administrative and accounting procedures as required. Assist with fault location and repairs when required. PowerNet Policies, Procedures, Codes of Practice, Guidelines and Rules for Safety. Listen carefully and learn the correct way to proceed. Am proud of the job I have done. NAC Scope of Practice Adherence and compliance at all times with NAC Scope of Practice. Complete all work in accordance with my authorised and issued NAC. Plant and Equipment Effective and efficient use and care of plant and equipment made available for undertaking work. Assist with opportunities to trial new techniques and tools to correctly evaluate them and to assist with meeting PowerNet s needs. Take care of and use appropriately assigned or designated vehicles. Use all personal protective equipment as instructed. Checking of safety equipment under the direction of Supervisors. Take personal responsibility for the use allocated plant, tools, and equipment efficiently, effectively and safely. Maintain tools and equipment to company requirements. Carry out regular maintenance and report on condition of designated vehicles. Wear and use appropriate PPE as instructed. Check safety gear before use and report on the condition of the equipment. Adhere to all safety rules. Customer Service The fostering of good working relationships with clients, service providers, territorial authorities and Put the customer first Deliver an efficient, 4

5 Team Work government departments. Support the entire Operations Distribution Team to deliver the best possible outcome for the customer. Be part of a competent, well trained team challenging behaviour that is not Safe/Reliable/Efficient. Ensure knowledge of objectives and business plans for the team and participate in the achievement of team goals and objectives. economic, reliable, and hassle free service to customers. Participate in the building and maintaining of a successful team. Behave in a manner that at all times sets a good example to other PowerNet staff. Training and Development Explore opportunities to extend the knowledge of your own skills and training. Attendance at six monthly safety training courses. Work hard on improving my skills. Listen and learn at all training sessions. Other Duties All apprenticeship programme obligations and requirements are met. Undertake such other responsibilities as may be reasonably required from time to time. Achieve all apprenticeship programme requirements throughout the duration of my line mechanic apprenticeship. Take on additional duties willingly when asked. Look for additional work when not busy. Support others whenever possible. Am willing, participative and responsive in emergency situations. CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS COMPANY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES What success looks like I will be successful when I Safety Always Adherence to safe working practices and compliance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the Company Safety policies appropriate to the working conditions. Compliance with the Electricity (Safety)Regulations 1997, Electricity Act 2010, and Apply I am safe behaviour to all workplace practices. Comply with all policies and Acts related to health and safety. Comply with all regulations, legislation and Codes of Practices Record all safety non- 5

6 Customer Focus associated Codes of Practice. Ensure staff and contractors working for PowerNet are aware of the safe working practices to establish a safer and hazard free workplace. Show a commitment to and comply with the company s health and safety policies, systems and procedures. Ensure safety is a consideration in all aspects of your work and use safe work practices and procedures at all times. Be pro-active and identify and report hazards and apply appropriate hazard control measures. Engage with the public wherever possible to increase awareness of hazards. Report all work or observed network accidents (hits), and incidents, (near hits). Report all illnesses. Report faulty facilities, plant and equipment immediately. Ensure that you are not impaired physically or mentally to carry out assigned tasks. High Quality workmanship. Quality of product. Quality of service. Maintain high levels of cooperation with the public, customers and employees of PowerNet. conformances and subsequent corrective actions Take all practicable steps to ensure my own safety, the safety of our contractors and the public and their property. Ensure the continuous improvement of the Company s Health and Safety Policies with the associated commitment to accurate reporting and recording. Have a do it once, do it right attitude. Every interaction I have with others encourages a return engagement. Am dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Get first hand customer information and use it for improvements in products and services. Act with customers in mind. Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues and gain their trust and respect. Passionate Empowered People Operate as a team member team ensuring good working relationships with all other teams. Develop harmonious working relationships with all other teams. Complete business obligations in an ethical manner and produce a positive contribution for all who engage with you. Share my knowledge and expertise. Ensure information on my 6

7 Ensure others are fully informed of any activities or issues that may impact on the work they are doing in their areas. activities is provided to those who may need knowledge of it. Live to the organisations values in my daily work. Give my best every day, all day. Continuous Improvement Support and participate in working practices based on Total Quality Management principles. Ensure appropriate quality audits are conducted each month. Am dedicated to providing organisation or enterprise wide common systems for designing and measuring work processes. Seek to reduce variances in organisation processes. Deliver the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Am committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data. Leverage technology to positively impact quality. Am willing to re-engineer processes from a full review of the existing. Am open to suggestions and experimentation. Creates a learning environment leading to most efficient and effective work processes. Courageous Leadership Act in a manner which reflects the Company s vision and values Be a role model of optimum health and safety practices. Assist in developing new ways of working that enhances the delivery of service. Ensure safety and quality is part of everything they do. Work with management to develop a culture and workplace that we can all be proud of. Commit to a one way of working philosophy. Align with the culture, values and company purpose. Operate with purpose and values in mind. Encourage others to act in a manner aligned with organisational culture, values and purpose. Promote a positive image of the Company within the Group, amongst customers and the public at large. 7

8 Note: The above example measures are provided as a guide only. The precise performance measures for this position will require further discussion between the job holder and manager and may be included in performance review accountabilities. Incumbent: Date: 8