We have a number of varied roles here at Northpower. Learn more here about the different career pathways inside our business.
Line Mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
They erect or replace power poles, string cables between poles, test lines and circuits, locate and repair faults, install electricity transformers and connect equipment to the network.
Skills and knowledge you’ll learn
Personal requirements
Length of training
2-3 years
Career path
Trainee Line Mechanic
Line Mechanic
Team Leader/Manager
Cable Jointers install, repair and maintain underground power lines. They run cables, join cables, test lines and circuits, locate and repair faults, install ground mounted electricity equipment and connect equipment to the network.
Skills and knowledge you’ll learn
Personal requirements
Length of training
2-3 years
Career path
Trainee Cable Jointer
Cable Jointer
Team Leader/Manager
Project Managers have the overall responsibility of managing delivery of projects from beginning to end, usually improving or adding value to the business.
They define project deliverables, manage the project delivery timelines, manage communication with stakeholders and project team members, forecast and manage the budget and resources, produce and update all project documentation, meet project goals safely, on time and to the required standard.
Skills and knowledge you’ll learn:
Personal requirements
Length of training
2 - 3 years to junior level
3 - 6 years to intermediate level
6 - 10 years to senior level (depending on area of expertise)
Career path
Project Manager
Instructional Designers create learning material for our different training requirements.
This may include the following:
You’ll be a critical part of our Learning and Development Team and will be in contact with our subject matter experts and the wider team.
Skills and knowledge you’ll learn
Personal requirements
Length of training
1 - 3 years
Career path
Instructional Designer
Instructional Designer Lead
Trainer
Trainers deliver learning material to our people. Trainers may be a specialist in the electrical field or a general trainer where it’s not critical to have an electrical qualification.
General trainers may be used in the following areas:
Training may be delivered in a classroom environment or remotely via apps like Microsoft Teams. As your skills, knowledge and experience grow, you’ll be the “go to” person for a wide range of topics.
You’ll be a critical part of our Learning and Development Team and will be in contact with people across Northpower from the executive leadership team all the way to electrical utility workers.
Skills and knowledge you’ll learn
Personal requirements
Length of training
1 - 3 years
Career path
Trainer
Training Manager
Instructional Designer