Powerline Technician (PLT)
Powerline Technician
Trade code:
434A
Non-compulsory
A Powerline Technician constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems and communication networks. Specifically, a Powerline Technician:
prepares work plans
installs, maintains and removes power system poles and maintains transmission towers and structures
installs and maintains overhead and underground power systems
splices and terminates conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
troubleshoots overhead and underground power systems
installs, maintains and removes transformers and hardware
installs, operates and maintains system protection, control and instrumentation equipment and communications systems
