Transmission Powerline Worker (Maintenance)

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 role

As part of our Transmission Lines Maintenance team you will work under the leadership and direction of your Team Leader or Supervisor to carry out the duties associated with the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of overhead transmission systems.

Day to day you will be involved in:

• Maintaining and constructing Overhead Transmission assets
• Project work – Including conductor replacement and removals, insulator and hardware replacement, tower and pole repairs and upgrades, new line builds, stringing new lines, new pole and tower installation etc.
• You will be trained in, and conduct, live line and bare hand works

The majority of our projects are based in SA, across metro and regional areas. You will be required to work away from home on certain projects, with time away ranging from just a night or 2, up to 11 days on larger regional jobs (although there are only a handful of these jobs each year, so you will maintain a good work/life balance). Generous travel allowances and double time over-time rates apply.


About you

You 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 find solutions, rather than problems. 

Requirements include:  

• Certificate of Trade – Powerline, including a Cert III in Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) – Transmission Overhead, OR the equivalent New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Transmission Line Maintenance) (Level 4)
• We will also consider Trade qualified applicants with a Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead OR New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) who are willing to work towards their Transmission certification
• A minimum 18mths post-trade qualification experience
• SA Electrical License (or eligibility to get one)
• Current SA driver’s licence - car and/or heavy vehicle
• Experience working safely using Live Line techniques and methods would be great, but is not essential (however, you must be willing to work towards Live Stick and Barehand qualifications)
• High Voltage Switching experience would be beneficial, but is not essential

About us

The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Excellent employee benefit programs
Enjoy working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Access a variety of employee benefits including:

• 9-day fortnight (includes 1 rostered day off)

• All overtime (over 72hrs per fortnight) paid at double time
• Generous living-away-from-home allowance

• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days 
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme.
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships

 
An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

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

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au

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

Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)