Transmission Powerline Workers

About us

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we're connecting you with tomorrow.

About the roleDue to our ongoing growth, we are looking across the border for qualified, experienced Transmission Power Line Workers who are interested in relocating to Adelaide, South Australia.

Our Transmission Powerline Workers work under the leadership and direction of their Team Leader or Supervisor to carry out duties associated with the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of overhead transmission systems.

Day to day you will:

• Maintain and construct Overhead Transmission assets
• Work on major projects – Including conductor replacement and removals, insulator and hardware replacement, tower and pole repairs and upgrades, new line builds (stringing new lines, new poles and tower installations etc).
• Be trained in and conduct live line and bare hand works

A large portion of the year will be spent working away from home on project sites throughout SA on an 10:4 roster (all overtime payable at double time and travel allowances apply).

About youYou 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 offers solutions when challenges are encountered.  

You will need:

• A current Electrical Workers Practising License for Transmission work in ANY Australian state/territory OR New Zealand – ESSENTIAL
• An Australian Cert III in ESI – Transmission OR a New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply - Transmission (Level 4) – ESSENTIAL
• Work Entitlements for Australia - Either Aus/NZ citizenship, Aus Permanent Residency, OR a valid working visa – ESSENTIAL
• Current full drivers' licence
• Strong commitment to safe working practices

What's in it for you?We will ensure your transition to South Australia is a seamless, positive experience through tailored relocation support and accredited training and bridging programs.

As well as…  

• Earnings circa 180K-200K+ per year (includes allowances, regular overtime and travel throughout the state)
• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
• Relocation assistance (value circa ~ $10K)
• 9-day fortnight (includes 1 rostered day off)
• Regular overtime – all hours over 75hrs per fortnight paid at DOUBLE TIME
• Opportunities to work around the state with living away from home allowance being paid - Get paid to visit locations across South Australia
• Up to $900AUD reimbursement on electricity bills each year
• Automatic coverage from Enerven's income protection scheme
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• An industry-leading focus and reputation for safety and wellbeing (Safety is number 1)
• Excellent culture, friendly professional team

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.  

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Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.