Transmission Lineworker

Overview

Inspect, maintain, repair and construct high‑voltage transmission line assets.

Key Responsibilities

• inspections
• maintenance
• repairs
• construction
• crew lead
• safety docs

Tasks

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

Requirements

• inspection
• maintenance
• certificate iii
• power systems
• flexibility
• driver’s license

What You Bring

-Understanding of the inspection, maintenance and construction requirements associated with transmission line infrastructure -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

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Benefits

Total Package from $115,085 | Includes Base Salary + Field Allowance + General Purpose Allowance + 16% Superannuation 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. -Step into a growing company offering long-term project opportunities and a stable, rewarding career path. -9-day fortnight - more time for you, your family, & your wellbeing -20 Weeks of Paid primary carers leave, or 6 Weeks Secondary carers leave. We put you and your family first. -Salary starting from $115,082 (incl. 16% super) + OT Opportunity -Travel & Away from Home Allowances. -Relocation Support & Assistance. -Fully equipped vehicle supplied with the option of limited personal use where available + All Tools of the Trade included. -Career Development & Study Assistance

About Transgrid

-Born in 1995 from the split of NSW’s Electricity Commission, it evolved into Australia’s largest high-voltage grid operator. -Manages over 13,000 km of transmission lines and 104 substations across NSW and the ACT, linking into the National Electricity Market. -Over a decade, rolled out a A$16.5 billion upgrade program, including mega-projects like EnergyConnect and HumeLink to reinforce energy superhighways. -Commercial arm Lumea has added 55+ renewable generators, contributing to the clean energy transition. -Backed by a major consortium including Spark, Utilities Trust of Australia, CDPQ, ADIA, and OMERS following a A$10.3 billion lease deal in 2015. -Key projects include the multi-state HumeLink (underway) and VNI West interconnector, despite community pushback. -Despite challenges, remains pivotal to Australia’s clean-energy transition.

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