Transmission Riggers/ Linesperson

AirSWIFT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to mobilisation

Accommodation provided

Tools, training and PPE provided

Weekly pay

Job summary

Airswift, partnering Elecnor, seeks 10 Transmission Riggers for projects across Australia, mainly New South Wales. Flights will be provided to mobilise from anywhere in Australia to Sydney or a stated city. Rosters are 3 weeks on, 1 week off with 10-hour days and weekly pay.

Role involves tower assembly, stringing lines up to 500 kV, earthing, and strict safety/risk control. Candidates must have Australian working rights, a valid rigger ticket, White Card, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmitting line construction and erection.
• Rigger ticket and white card required.
• Medical clearance may be required prior to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble steel lattice towers and install anti-climbing devices and signage.
• String transmission lines up to 500 kV.
• Apply earthing schemes and follow safety instructions and permits.
• Report accidents and near-misses; maintain safe work zones.

Skills

Transmission Line construction

Rigger experience

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate II Transmission Line Construction

Australian Recognised Rigger Ticket

White Card

EWP License and Working at Heights

Job description

Airswift is partnering Elecnor to support their blue-collar recruitment across their Australia & New Zealand operations.

Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors with over 65 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries.

We are current looking for 10 X Transmission Riggers to join Elecnor’s various projects across Australia, primarily New South Wales on a permanent and ongoing basis. Flights will be provided to successful candidates from all over Australia to Sydney, or applicable city, for mobilisation.

The Position

Ideally ASAP start (within next four weeks).

Assembly of steel lattice towers (“electricity pylons”) with associated anti-climbing devices, step-bolts and signage.

Stringing of new transmission lines up to 500kV.

Applying appropriate earthing schemes to dissipate induced voltages and protect linesmen working on towers.

Following strict safety rules in line with work instructions, risk assessments and permits to work, marking out appropriate danger zones around overhead working areas and ensuring that all known risks at work sites are controlled.

Ensuring that accidents and near-miss incidents are promptly reported.

3 weeks on, 1 week off roster.

• 10 hour days minimum paid.
• 8 hours paid travel on travel day/s.
• Tools, training and PPE provided.
• Weekly pay.
• Accommodation provided at or near site.

Position Requirements

Experience working on Transmission Line construction and erection, with considerations being made for Telco personnel with large tower experience.

Full Australian Working Rights.

Driver’s License.

Australian Recognised Rigger Ticket / equivalent qualifications.

White Card.

EWP License and Working at Heights highly advantageous.

Certificate II Transmission Line Construction highly advantageous.

Ability to complete full pre-employment medical.

Elecnor’s Inclusive Recruitment Process

Elecnor are committed to building an environment where equal employment opportunities are central to everything they do.

Their inclusive and respectful culture welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and communities to join their recruitment process, ensuring that every opportunity is open to all.

Veterans and active defence reserve members, people of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Elecnor and Airswift are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.