Job Title:
Power Line Surveyor
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Power Line Surveyor to join our team. As a Power Line Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting overhead line inspections and condition-based assessments of electricity networks, including wood poles.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct overhead line inspections and identify all components of the distribution and transmission systems.
• Perform pole assessments, including location, type, and conditions.
• Conduct detailed overhead surveys, including ground clearance and span distance measurements.
• Identify network or environmental hazards and potential traffic management requirements.
• Determine specific wayleave requirements at the planning stage.
• Use handheld iPad GPS devices daily and learn company and client GIS and Asset Management software.
• Audit existing data in the Asset Management database for accuracy against current field conditions.
• Work within applicable safety rules and wear required PPE.
Requirements:
• Overhead Electricity Power Networks experience and knowledge.
• Proficient use of software apps on handheld devices, such as ArcGIS or Korec.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working on a Power Network environment (desirable).
• Experience using GIS platforms and ability to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops with GIS.
• Up-to-date certification in Manual Handling & First Aid at Work.
• Willingness to work outdoors in challenging field environments and attend training as necessary.
• High levels of quality standards and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).