Transmission Linesworker Trainee

Wood is now recruiting for Trainee Overhead Linesmen to join Wood's Power Solutions business. 

As a trainee you will be required to attend an Assessment Day at Darlington, before working and being trained onsite with the OHL team.

As a Trainee Lineworker, you will be expected to assist with building, maintaining and repairing overhead transmission lines, under the direction of the Chargehands and Foreman. 

Wood is looking to speak to individuals with an  excellent attitude to work, with the commitment and motivation to complete work to a high standard.

Key Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesKEY AeCCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIESKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the installation, connection and rigging in a high voltage environment.
• Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker under direct supervision
• Learn the proper and safe operation of Access Platforms, Conductor Trolleys and associated equipment.
• Works on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 132 kV to 400kV.
• Work at height on a daily basis often involving multiple climbs or working on several sites and locations in a day with exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes
• Learn the efficient and proper use of all tools, materials, and equipment.
• Working to Wood/Client safety rules, principally but not exclusively on DNO projects
• To assist in tower steelwork assembly and erection using 360 telehandlers, cranes and self-supporting derricks
• To assist in running out pilot bonds and new conductors under tension
• To assist in conductor replacement including full tension stringing.
• To assist in working with earthing parties, read and sign on to safety documentation.
• In accordance with British Assessment Certifications OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001, each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the Wood policies: -
• Health and Safety Policy
• Quality Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Ethical Code of Conduct Policy
• Drug & Alcohol Policy
• To work within established company policies and procedures
• Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos
• To demonstrate safety, integrity & commitment at all times
• Maintain excellent levels of communication throughout the team and the wider business
• To undertake any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Application of Drain Earths
• LOLER Awareness
• Environmental Awareness
• EUSR SHEA Power
• Manual Handling
• Fire Awareness
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Tower Climbing & Rescue Revalidation
• Basic skills in English and Mathematics
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable: 

• Asbestos Awareness
• Plant / Vehicle Marshall Awareness
• Slinger/ Signaller Awareness
• Risk Assessment
• Spill Management
• Permit to Work Training
• DVLA Category B1+E ability to tow
• Impressed Voltage awareness
• GS6 Awareness
• HAVS Awareness
• Ladder Association User

Experience

Essential:

• Working in the Construction Industry or in an outside environment
• To travel around U.K Locations staying away from home for long durations

Desirable:

• Understanding of working with recognised Health and Safety and Quality policies
• Working in a team environment

Personal Attributes & Capabilities

• Excellent attitude to work with the commitment and motivation to complete work to a high standard
• Ability to listen and act upon instruction when working to specific procedures
• Ability to listen, act upon and work to instruction and specific procedures
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Manual Dexterity
• Resilience
• Team Player

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.