To safely execute overhead power line maintenance & installation works according to prescribed standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation of new overhead power line electrical systems, replacement of old, faulty or redundant Electrical systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications.
• Ensure that all overhead power line electrical equipment have the correct overhead power line hardware interlock for effective and safe operation.
• Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effectively maintain the overhead power line electrical equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production.
• Report all incidents immediately to the Supervisor.
• Ensure that all Safety and substation logbooks are checked and signed according to the procedure.
• Ensure that stock levels of overhead power line electrical equipment are maintained in the warehouse and report all defective or substandard equipment to your direct Supervisor.
• Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your section
• Report all defective tools, record and control all replacement of tools.
• Identify needs for specialized training requirements within your area.
• Any other duties as directed by the Direct Electrical Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate
• Electrical or Line Work Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License – Minimum LMV – Manual
• Minimum Two years’ experience in a Mining environment working as lineman.
• Knowledge of power line hardware.
• Knowledge of LV and MV Transformers
• Knowledge of power line tools and equipment
• Maintenance of Overhead power lines.
• Experience in power line pole climbing using lineman gear.
• Good knowledge on power line safety.
• Reading electrical drawings
• Experience on Power Distribution systems will be an advantage.
• Maintenance of Switch yards