LINESMAN / POWERLINE WORKER – LV & 11kV DISTRIBUTION

Stralis Energy; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Stralis Energy Pty Ltd in West Ballina, NSW, is seeking a Linesman to work on LV and 11kV distribution projects. You will build, install, connect and maintain LV and 11kV networks alongside our crews, with emphasis on safety and quality.

This is a permanent full-time role with depot-based work along the NSW North Coast. Applicants should have Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead (or equivalent), HV/LV distribution experience, and relevant licences.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead (or equivalent).
• Experience on HV and LV overhead distribution networks.
• Essential Energy authorisation, or willingness to obtain it, is highly regarded.
• Focused on safety, reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• Punctual and respectful with clients and the public.
• Represents the company professionally on client and network sites.
• Can work at heights and around heavy machinery, and perform physical work including lifting and bending.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Follows procedures and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Building, installing, connecting, maintaining and repairing HV and LV overhead distribution assets and equipment.
• Underground reticulation or HV experience is highly regarded - Level 2 ASP experience is a bonus.
• Pole installation and replacement, crossarms, insulators, conductor stringing and tensioning.
• Installing and connecting transformers, switchgear, fuses, services and street lighting.
• Working from EWPs and climbing poles while following Essential Energy network procedures and isolation/access permits.
• Working with jointers, civil crews and clients on network connection and solar farm projects.

Skills

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Professional conduct

Team player

Education

Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead

Tools

Electrical licences

White card

Job description

LINESMAN / POWERLINE WORKER – LV & 11kV DISTRIBUTION

Stralis Energy is an electrical distribution and solar services contractor based in West Ballina, delivering complex commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects across the Northern Rivers and beyond.

The position is to work locally on the NSW North Coast - depot based in West Ballina.

Stralis Energy is an electrical distribution and solar services contractor based in West Ballina, delivering complex commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects across the Northern Rivers and beyond.

The position is to work locally on the NSW North Coast - depot based in West Ballina.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Linesman to work on Essential Energy LV and HV overhead distribution projects and solar farm connections. Stralis Energy is an Essential Energy Level 1 ASP.
You'll be building LV and 11kV overhead and underground distribution networks alongside our own jointers, civil crews and trade assistants.

What you'll be doing

• Building, installing, connecting, maintaining and repairing HV and LV overhead distribution assets and equipment


• Underground reticulation or HV experience is highly regarded - Level 2 ASP experience is a bonus.


• Pole installation and replacement, crossarms, insulators, conductor stringing and tensioning


• Installing and connecting transformers, switchgear, fuses, services and street lighting


• Working from EWPs and climbing poles while following Essential Energy network procedures and isolation/access permits


• Working with jointers, civil crews and clients on network connection and solar farm projects

About you

• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead (or equivalent)


• Experience on HV and LV overhead distribution networks


• Essential Energy authorisation, or willingness to get it, is highly regarded


• Focused on safety, reliable, with strong attention to detail


• Punctual and respectful with clients and the public


• Represents the company professionally on client and network sites


• Can work at heights and around heavy machinery, and do physical work including lifting and bending


• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather


• Follows procedures and works well in a team

Essential certifications / licences

• Valid Australian Drivers licence


• White card


• Relevant Electrical licences

Desirable

• Forklift licence


• HR Licence - or willingness to obtain


• Machinery licences
  

What we offer

• Permanent employment, full-time hours


• $45-$55/hour plus penalties - dependent on experience and tickets


• Overtime and allowances as per the agreement


• Well maintained fleet and plant, with relevant safety systems


• Open to applicants from the wider area - Lismore, Tweed, Murwillumbah


• Open to sponsorship discussions for suitably experienced overseas applicants


• Long-term work on major projects in a supportive, growing team

Pathway to Cable Jointer role available

Hold an electrical licence (A grade or L2 ASP) with overhead line experience?

We also have a pathway to a Linesman qualification (Cert III ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead) through an apprenticeship / training arrangement with Stralis.

Pay during training will be based on your experience and licence, with credit given for prior overhead work.

Stralis also encourages applications from international applicants holding relevant qualifications and skills who are eligible for sponsorship.

If your application is successful you will you be contacted for an interview.

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