Transmission Line Riggers - QLD
Core
Lead and work alongside crews to assemble, erect, and string high-voltage steel transmission towers for new overhead power lines.
Role type
Senior IC transmission line rigger (assembly and erection)
Builds
67km of new high-voltage double circuit steel transmission lines
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Power transmission
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
rigging, tower climbing, steel assembly, lifting equipment inspection, load weight calculation, bolt management, coordination with crane operators
Preferred skills
working at heights training, tower rescue, OHS induction, high risk work licence (rigging/dogging/EWP), first aid
Technologies
lifting equipment, slings, bolt tightening tools
Responsibilities
Identify, sort, and position steel for assembly; assemble members to specifications; inspect steel and report defects; conduct lifting equipment and attachment checks; calculate load weights and assess lifting/slinging requirements; follow strict high-voltage and working-at-height requirements
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC