Overhead Transmission Linesperson
Core
Constructing and upgrading 500kV high voltage electricity transmission lines, including climbing structures, installing conductors, and maintaining electrical equipment.
Role type
Senior IC overhead transmission linesperson (stringing crew)
Builds
New 500kV double circuit transmission lines and upgraded infrastructure
Domain
Energy infrastructure / High voltage transmission
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Climbing transmission structures, installing and maintaining conductors and aerial equipment, interpreting technical drawings and network line diagrams, completing risk assessments, attending to electrical breakdowns, working at heights of 50-80m
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Climbing of transmission structures, Upgrade and construction of new and existing assets, Study and interpret technical drawings, network line diagrams and maps, Liaise with Network Operator Inspectors and customers, Complete comprehensive risk assessments, Installing and maintaining conductors, aerial equipment, and underground cables, Installing and maintaining all associated electrical supply equipment, Attending to electrical breakdowns and emergencies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC