overhead line worker

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7052fd94-f563-46a9-8e2d-cba6c20f3e71

Description

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.

Hierarchy

7 · Craft and related trades workers → 74 · Electrical and electronic trades workers → 741 · Electrical equipment installers and repairers → 7413 · Electrical line installers and repairers

Related skills

electric current (essential · knowledge)
electrical discharge (essential · knowledge)
electrical power safety regulations (essential · knowledge)
electricity (essential · knowledge)
follow safety procedures when working at heights (essential · skill/competence)
inspect overhead power lines (essential · skill/competence)
inspect underground power cables (essential · skill/competence)
install power lines (essential · skill/competence)
repair overhead power lines (essential · skill/competence)
repair underground power cables (essential · skill/competence)
transmission towers (essential · knowledge)
wear appropriate protective gear (essential · skill/competence)
work ergonomically (essential · skill/competence)
assess areas for power line installation (optional · skill/competence)
calculate needs for construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
electricity consumption (optional · knowledge)
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule (optional · skill/competence)
ensure safety in electrical power operations (optional · skill/competence)
inspect construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
power engineering (optional · knowledge)
provide power connection from bus bars (optional · skill/competence)
respond to electrical power contingencies (optional · skill/competence)
transport construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7052fd94-f563-46a9-8e2d-cba6c20f3e71

Base · occupation_code7413.1.2

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured0

Translation · preferred_labeloverhead line worker

Translation · alt_labelslinesman
overhead linesman
overhead transmission and distribution linesperson
high voltage lineworker
low voltage lineworker
overhead power line worker
overhead transmission and distribution linesman
overhead linesworker
overhead line technician
overhead lineworker
overhead line engineer

Translation · descriptionOverhead 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.