A4 – Transmission Linesworker Assembly/Erector

UGL Pty Limited; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Company-funded salary continuance

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited, in partnership with CPB Contractors, is delivering the HumeLink project in regional NSW. We are seeking experienced Overhead Transmission Linesworkers to join our assembly and erection crews on a large-scale transmission tower build.

This is a full-time permanent role based in Tarcutta, NSW, with all flights, accommodation and meals provided in brand-new camps.Roster options include 19/9 and 6/2.

Qualifications

• Construction White Card is required.
• High Risk Work Licences (as applicable).
• Rigging, Dogging and Elevated Work Platform tickets are essential.
• Work at Heights licence is essential.
• Tower Rescue, First Aid and CPR certifications are valued.
• Proven experience in overhead transmission lines.
• Demonstrated ability to climb and work at heights on transmission towers.

Responsibilities

• Layout steel into location for assembly.
• Bolt and install members to spec with correct torque.
• Inspect steel and report defects.
• Conduct routine checks on lifting equipment and attachments.
• Understand lift plans and lifting requirements.
• Work at heights on transmission towers.

Skills

White Card

High Risk Work Licences

Rigging

Dogging

Elevated Work Platform

Work at Heights

Tower Rescue

First Aid

CPR

Overhead transmission lines

Climbing towers

Job description

The Project UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the ~140km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project. HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure. The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning ~140kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

The Role:

We are looking for experienced Overhead Transmission Linesworkers to join our Assembly and Erection crews. You will play a key role in our transmission tower construction teams, working within an established crew on a large-scale infrastructure project.

This will be a full-time permanent opportunity on a FIFO/DIDO basis, based in Tarcutta, NSW. All flights, accommodations and meals provided in brand new camps. We have multipe roster options available including 19/9 or 6/2.

Works will involve:

• Layout steel into suitable location for assembly
• Sufficiently bolt and install members to meet specifications
• Inspection of steel and identify / report defects
• Conduct routine checks on all lifting equipment, including hooks &/or attachments
• Bolt management and tightening process understood
• Calculation of load masses, assessment of lifting points & slinging requirements
• Read and understand lift plans for works
• Working at heights, including climbing transmission towers

About You:

• Construction White Card
• High Risk Work Licences
• Rigging, Dogging, Elevated Work Platform
• essential
• Work at Heights licence
• essential
• Tower Rescue
• First Aid
• CPR
• Proven experience working in overhead transmission lines
• essential
• Demonstrated experience climbing and working at heights on transmission towers
• essential
• Work to a high standard and be passionate about what you do
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply. We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

***Due to a high volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted