Assistant Overhead Transmission Linesworker – FIFO 500kV

UGL; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

UGL and CPB Contractors have secured a major HumeLink project in NSW. We seek Assistant Overhead Transmission Linesworkers to join our stringing crews on a full-time, permanent basis based in Tarcutta, NSW. All flights, accommodations and meals are provided in brand new camps.

You will perform transmission structure climbs, asset upgrades, and interpretation of drawings while liaising with inspectors and customers, with a strong emphasis on safety and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working on Overhead Transmission Line projects, including stringing and conductor processes.
• Construction Whitecard
• High Risk Work Licenses: Rigging, Dogging, EWP (over 11m) and Working at Heights
• Trade Certification – Cert III ESI – Transmission Overhead or equivalent desirable
• UETDRTO016 – Installing Transmission Structure Hardware - desirable
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical

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
• Maintain work in progress plans
• Installing and maintaining conductors, aerial equipment, and underground cables
• Installing and maintaining all associated electrical supply equipment
• Attending to electrical breakdowns and emergencies.
• Adhering to site specific health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Overhead transmission experience

Education

Trade Cert III ESI – Transmission Overhead

Tools

Rigging

Dogging

EWP (over 11m)

Working at Heights

Tower Rescue

HRWL

Job description

UGL and CPB Contractors have secured a major HumeLink project in NSW. We seek Assistant Overhead Transmission Linesworkers to join our stringing crews on a full-time, permanent basis based in Tarcutta, NSW. All flights, accommodations and meals are provided in brand new camps.

You will perform transmission structure climbs, asset upgrades, and interpretation of drawings while liaising with inspectors and customers, with a strong emphasis on safety and risk assessments.