Inspect overhead power lines

Description

Inspect the structures used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy, such as the conductors, towers, and poles, to identify damage and need for repairs, and ensure routine maintenance is performed.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 5 occupations
  • Optional in 3 occupations
  • Total: 8 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Cable jointer
    Cable jointers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in underground pipes and grooves. They also make and repair electrical cables connecting customers to the elec…
  • Power lines supervisor
    Power lines supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of power lines and associated equipment. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titl…
  • Overhead line worker
    Overhead line workers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in overhead power lines. They also make and repair electrical cables connecting customers to the electr…
  • Electrical power distributor
    Electrical power distributors operate and maintain equipment which deliver the energy from the transmission system to the consumer. They supervise power line maintenance and repair…
  • Power distribution engineer
    Power distribution engineers design and operate facilities that distribute power from the distribution facility to the consumers. They research methods for optimising power distrib…

Optional for

  • Electrical transmission system operator
    An electrical transmission system operator is a professional responsible for the reliable and efficient operation of the electrical transmission system. They play a crucial role in…
  • Substation engineer
    Substation engineers design medium and high-voltage substations used for the transmission, distribution, and generation of electrical energy. They develop methods for the efficient…
  • Street lighting electrician
    Street lighting electricians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution in street lights. They maintain, test and repair street lights in compliance with s…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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