Assisting Overhead Transmission Linesperson
Core
Assistant Overhead Transmission Linesworker supporting stringing crews in constructing and upgrading 500kV high voltage electricity transmission lines and towers.
Role type
Assistant Overhead Transmission Linesworker (Stringing Crew)
Builds
New 500kV double circuit transmission lines and upgraded infrastructure for the HumeLink project.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / High voltage transmission
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Climbing transmission structures, Installing and maintaining conductors and aerial equipment, Installing and maintaining electrical supply equipment, Attending to electrical breakdowns and emergencies, Interpreting technical drawings and network line diagrams, Completing comprehensive risk assessments, Adhering to site health and safety policies
Preferred skills
Trade Certification (Cert III ESI – Transmission Overhead), UETDRTO016 certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Climbing of transmission structures, Upgrade and construction of new and existing assets, Study and interpret technical drawings, Liaise with Network Operator Inspectors, Complete comprehensive risk assessments, Maintain work in progress plans, Installing and maintaining conductors and aerial equipment, Installing and maintaining electrical supply equipment, Attending to electrical breakdowns and emergencies
Seniority
Mid-level (5 years experience required)