Transmission Lines Technician

Total Package from $115,082 (incl. 16% super) + Overtime Opportunities
- Long-Term Career Stability with a Pipeline of Projects
- 9 Day Fortnight - More Time for You, Your Family & Your Wellbeing

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in connecting electricity generators through our transmission network to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - We operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 128 substations in NSW, VIC and the ACT. It is an exciting time in the industry as we are leading the transition to Australia’s clean energy future, with a growing network and the extra career opportunities that this growth brings.

**The Opportunity**

As a Transmission Lines Technician, you will play a vital role and be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repairs and construction of transmission line assets across our transmission network. You'll provide technical expertise to ensure our critical infrastructure meets customer expectations and reliability standards.

Whether responding to emergency incidents, managing scheduled maintenance, or delivering major construction projects, you’ll be part of a team that puts **safety, teamwork, and technical excellence**at the forefront of everything we do.

**What You’ll Do**
- Perform installation, maintenance and repair of transmission line assets.
- Carry out inspections and identify condition concerns.
- Prepare safe work methods and associated safety documentation
- Mentor apprentices and junior technicians.
- Act as crew leader where appropriate.
- Coordinate with Field Coordinators and Site Managers.

**What We’re Looking For**:
**Essential**
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - **Transmission** and/or **Distribution** Overhead
- Flexibility to support on call/afterhours requests and respond to system incidents
- A current Australian Driver’s License
- Understanding of the inspection, maintenance and construction requirements associated with transmission line infrastructure

**Desirable**
- High Risk Work Licenses (e.g. WP, RA, CV).
- Heavy Rigid Driver’s License.
- Experience in high-voltage maintenance (pole replacement, insulator changeouts, hot joint repair, etc.)

**What’s in it for you? Benefits & Perks**

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing such as free skin checks, flu shots and access to Fitness Passport.

At Transgrid, **safety comes first**. You always have the right to stop work if safety is ever in doubt. We value every team member’s health and contribution, and we’re building an energy future that’s cleaner, safer, and smarter.

**What We Offer**
- Career Development & Study Assistance
- Relocation Support & Assistance.
- Travel & Away from Home Allowances.
- Fully equipped vehicle supplied with the option of limited personal use where available + All Tools of the Trade included.
- 20 Weeks of Paid primary carers leave, or 6 Weeks Secondary carers leave. We put you and your family first.

Total Package from $115,085 | Includes Base Salary + Field Allowance + General Purpose Allowance + 16% Superannuation

**Applications close on Wednesday 4th June 2025**
- Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas._