Stringing Specialist for High Voltage Power Transmission Line

TSMG; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Malaysian-based EPCC company is seeking skilled High Voltage Power Transmission Line Workers to join its team. Candidates should have at least 5-6 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line stringing, particularly with 330kV and above. Responsibilities include performing preparation works, operating stringing equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance on-site. The role demands physical fitness, strong teamwork skills, and relevant safety certifications. This position involves working at heights and may require travel to remote project locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of hands-on experience in high-voltage transmission line stringing works.
• Experience in 330kV and above is preferable.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and best practices in transmission line construction.
• Knowledge of stringing techniques, tensioning methods and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation works for high-voltage transmission lines.
• Operate and maintain stringing equipment like tensioners, pullers, and winches.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and engineers to execute work as per project timelines.
• Work at heights on lattice towers and monopoles.
• Adhere to safety regulations, procedures and risk assessments.
• Familiar with safety devices like full-body harness, lanyards, fall protection systems.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and engineers to follow project timelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in stringing operations.

Skills

Stringing techniques

Tensioning methods

English fluency

Teamwork and communication

Teamwork

Education

Working at Height certification

Certification in rigging or lifting

City & Guild or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Overview:

Malaysian-based EPCC company specializing in EHV solutions, is seeking skilled and experienced High Voltage Power Transmission Line Workers specializing in stringing works to join our team. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience working on high-voltage transmission lines, particularly familiar with all stringing activities on 330kV and above.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to perform preparation works, paying out, jointing, clipping, tensioning, sagging, clamping, spacering, and jumpering for high-voltage transmission lines in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Able to operate and maintain stringing equipment, such as tensioners, pullers, and winches.
• Ensure proper installation of insulator string fittings, conductors, OPGW, and earth wires as per project requirements.
• Work at heights on lattice towers and monopoles.
• Adhere to safety regulations, work procedures, and risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment.
• Familiar with all safety devices like full-body harness, double lanyard, fall protection system, lifelines, discharge wires, and discharge rods.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and engineers to execute work as per project timelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to stringing operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5-6 years of hands‑on experience in high‑voltage transmission line stringing works.
• Experience in 330kV and above is preferable.
• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with stringing techniques, tensioning methods, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work at heights and in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and best practices in transmission line construction.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in outdoor conditions.
• Working at Height certification is mandatory.
• Certification in rigging, lifting, or power transmission is an advantage.
• Having relevant City & Guild or any equivalent certification is extremely desirable.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel and work in remote project locations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.