Overhead Lines Worker

Role Summary

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• Overhead Lines Worker HV and LV/MV inclusive
• Reports to; PICW/Site Supervisor
• Location; Midlands
• Hours of Work; 39 hours per week
• Rate of Pay; €23.50 per hour
• Job Scope

To ensure that the overhead lines work is done to client specification and in accordance with SHEQ standards.

• Needs to Have
• All relevant H&S accreditation and certification (Safepass, Climbing & Rescue etc)
• Full Drivers Licence - as required
• Utility Approved Qualified Overhead Lines Worker for 10kv/20kv/LV networks

Utility Approved Overhead lines worker for all HV networks systems.

• Experience with Fibre is an advantage
• Needs to Be
• Able to take ownership for tasks and responsibilities
• Able to operate in a dynamic and fast paced organization
• Detailed orientated with proven organisational ability
• H&S Focused with a strong emphasis on H&S culture on day-to-day working

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and refurbish high voltage overhead electrical lines and systems.
• A Lineworker works on both transmission and distribution lines that originate from a power plant and extend to individual buildings or homes.
• Ability to climb and work at height (up to 50m) on poles and towers in a safe and professional manor, utilising Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) when required.
• Operate the network to facilitate outages associated with emergency repairs and maintenance of the network.
• Carry out emergency repairs to electrical lines in emergency situations such as lightning, wind, ice storm, or ground disruptions.
• Utilise live working procedures to undertake maintenance and repairs of the network where outages cannot be granted.
• Carry out all works in compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation, standards, and procedures.

Location

KTL LTD., Unit P M7 Bus Pk, Newhall Naas Co. Kildare W91 HD85 - Ireland