Live Line Powerline Worker

3 weeks ago

Albury City Council, Australia Essential Energy Full time

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting a

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Live Line Powerline Worker to join our Operations, People and Safety division in Albury. This role reports to various supervisors across the network and plays a critical role in the safe and efficient delivery of live line and general powerline services across Essential Energy's high and low voltage distribution assets.

The Live Line Powerline Worker is responsible for construction, installation, connection, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground network infrastructure, with a focus on live line operations using Stick, Glove, and Barrier techniques.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform live line and general powerline duties across HV and LV assets
  • Undertake switching and access permit operations as directed
  • Conduct inspections, testing, and reporting of network assets
  • Install and connect services, meters, and related equipment
  • Operate plant and equipment relevant to the role
  • Adhere to company procedures and safety protocols
  • Promote respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion across all operations

About You

As a Live Line Powerline Worker, you will bring proven trade skills and live line competencies, along with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. You will be experienced in both planned and unplanned network operations and capable of working effectively in a dynamic field environment.

Required Qualifications/Skills
  • Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead, with national units of competency for Live Line Barrier, Stick and Glove
  • Current Driver's Licence
  • WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
  • Current national Live Line competencies for Stick, Glove and Barrier
  • Ongoing maintenance of all required licences and authorisations

Desirable
  • First Aid
  • Dogging
  • Crane Borer
  • Elevated Work Platform
  • Traffic Control
  • Chemical awareness and handling
  • Manual Handling
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Switching and substation entry authorisations

Experience & Skills
  • Demonstrated experience in Powerline Worker and Live Line operations
  • Familiarity with audit, safety, and environmental procedures
  • Knowledge of system switching and access principles
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills relevant to the role

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration and 16.5% superannuation, plus access to a wide range of employee benefits including corporate partnerships (Qantas, Optus, nib, Mildura Health Fund), and health and wellbeing programs like Fitness Passport.

Explore more on our employee benefits page.

For further information, please contact David Riddle, Operations Supervisor on 0419 852 024.

Applications close on Sunday 24 August at 11:55pm AEST.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionAdministrative
  • IndustriesUtilities

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