The ESITO Line Mechanic Competition is a search for New Zealand's top line mechanic team.
The three-day event challenges teams of four line mechanics to demonstrate the very best practices for completing jobs safely and efficiently, while under the watchful eye of experienced judges and the pressure of the time clock.
This year's competition, held at Mystery Creek Events Centre from October 13-15, was contested by 28 line mechanics from seven teams. Participating companies included:
- Counties Power
- Northpower Hawkes Bay
- Northpower Whangarei
- Tenix Alliance New Zealand
- Waipa Networks
- The Lines Company
- Top Energy.
2009 results
First
Northpower Hawkes Bay
Back left to right: Carl Cotter, Graeme Horne, George Jonathan, Ray Williams (team manager)
Front left to right: Jimmy Cudd, James Murphy
Each team member received a 125cc FMX 125 motorbike and Sailisbury Lineman Toolkit from Electropar.
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Second
Northpower Whangarei
Back left to right: Richard Ashby, Paul Brown, Ross Gamble (TEX Onsite), Kane Chamberlain, John Dixon (team manager)
Front: Marc Allen
Each team member received $500 worth of Activities NZ extreme vouchers from TEX Onsite.
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Third
Tenix Alliance New Zealand
Left to right: Paul Tasker, Paul Webster, Ben Englebretsen, Ben Pittams
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Ross Archer Memorial Line Mechanic Safety Award
Paul Tasker, Tenix Alliance New Zealand
Left to right: Paul Tasker, Dr Julian Elder (WEL Networks) |