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Powerline Worker - Transmission

Apply now Job no: 506852
Work type: Full Time (8.0 hrs)
Location: Elizabeth
Categories: Powerline Worker, Trade Skilled Worker

Enerven specialises in the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical, telecommunications, and renewable infrastructure, with specific expertise and experience relating to South Australia’s distribution and transmission network infrastructure.

Working at Enerven, you will play a major role in building and transforming the infrastructure which will revolutionise the energy industry and create a more sustainable future for all Australians. Our nationwide initiatives are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution. 

At Enerven, we’re focussed on connecting you with tomorrow. 


About the role
 
As part of our Transmission Lines Maintenance team you will work under the leadership and direction of your Team Leader or Supervisor to carry out the duties associated with the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of overhead transmission systems.
 
Day to day you will be involved in:

• Maintaining and constructing Overhead Transmission assets
• Project work – Including conductor replacement and removals, insulator and hardware replacement, tower and pole repairs and upgrades, new line builds, stringing new lines, new pole and tower installation etc.
• You will be trained in, and conduct, live line and bare hand works

The majority of our projects are based in SA, across metro and regional areas. You will be required to work away from home on certain projects, with time away ranging from just a night or 2, up to 11 days on larger regional jobs (although there are only a handful of these jobs each year, so you will maintain a good work/life balance). Generous travel allowances and double time over-time rates apply. 
 
 
About you 

You will bring a strong commitment to working safely, and the ability to learn new skills and adapt to changes in standards, systems, and technologies. You are a team player who encourages others to collaborate and find solutions, rather than problems. 
 
Requirements include:  

• Cert III in Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) – Transmission Overhead is preferred
• We will also consider applications with Cert III in ESI - Distribution who are willing to work towards their Transmission certification 
• A minimum 18mths post-trade qualification experience
• SA Electrical License (or ability to get one) 
• Current SA driver’s licence - car and/or heavy vehicle
• Experience working safely using Live Line techniques and methods would be great, but is not essential (however, you must be willing to work towards Live Stick and Barehand qualifications)
• High Voltage Switching experience would be beneficial, but is not essential


About us

At Enerven, we want our work to make a difference. By connecting ideas, people and technology, we’re constantly learning, adapting and designing solutions that are safer, more sustainable and more cost-effective.? We offer award-winning national recognised training, an outstanding culture of safety and well-being, and a supportive environment that fosters and recognises achievement.

Just some of the benefits include 

• 72 hour/9 day fortnight
• All overtime paid at double time
• Excellent working conditions with a supportive leadership team  
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 12.5% superannuation
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year 
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• Paid parental leave   


Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check. 
 
Don't let this opportunity pass you by.  For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au 
 
Your journey towards a brighter, greener future starts here! 

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