Description
Identify damage and perform the required repairs, as well as perform routine maintenance, to overhead power lines and transmission towers used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
Alternative labels
overhead power line mending
mend overhead power lines
overhead power lines repairing
overhead power line repairing
repairing overhead power lines
mending overhead power lines
overhead power lines mending
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Repair overhead power lines is an essential skill of the following occupations:
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 electricity network.
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 electricity network.
Electricity distribution worker: Electricity distribution workers construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution systems. They maintain and repair powerlines, compliant with safety regulations.
Optional skill
Repair overhead power lines is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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.
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 repairs, and ensure the distribution needs are met. They also react to faults in the distribution system which cause problems such as outages.
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 safety regulations.
References
- Repair overhead power lines – ESCO