Powerco
Sam Van Der Sar is currently a Senior Technology & Innovation Engineer at Powerco, focusing on bringing new technology into the electricity distribution network with a particular interest in network intelligence and Internet of Things. Prior to this role, Sam worked as a Mechanical Engineer at LogiCamms and Cubic Global Defense, specializing in project management, mechanical engineering, and product design. Sam also had internships at Vector Limited and Fonterra, gaining experience in mechanical engineering and maintenance work. Sam holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland.
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Powerco
Our business is in lines and pipes, the vital infrastructure that connects homes and businesses with the electricity and gas they need. Powerco is New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor in terms of network length (27,900km) and has the second largest number of electricity connections (336,000). The company also has the second largest gas distribution network (5815km) and the largest number of gas connections (106,000). It is one of only two dual-energy distributors in the country. We have around 430 (full-time equivalent) employees across branches in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington and Tauranga.