Catalpa Energy is Australia’s leading provider of essential construction services in the renewable energy, mining and chemicals, telecom, defence and civil infrastructure industries.
Established in 2009, Catalpa Energy is a Lighthouse Company renowned for our specialist expertise in large scale transmission networks and integrated civil construction services delivered by our highly skilled and qualified workforce.
Recognised nationwide as one of the most reliable civil construction companies, our services include labour solutions, maintenance and shutdowns, and plant and equipment hire.
Catalpa is committed to empowering our workforce within a collaborative and creative setting as we continue to elevate our service excellence.
The Role
We are seeking a team of experienced electrical Linesworkers to join us across multiple regional projects on the east coast of Australia. As a Linesworker, you will be responsible for installing or upgrading transmission and/or distribution lines along with, but not limited to the following:
Assembly
- Braking out steel bundles using telehandler and manual handing practices
- Sorting of steel components to ensure all items have been checked for good quality
- Checking that all materials have the correct quantities, list and report and OS&D items
- Set timbers and pre-assembly tower sections as per IFC drawings, methodology and engineering instructions
Erection
- Transmission line steel erection and rigging following the Engineering Installation Methodologies
- Ensuring Cranage Havey Lift studies have been reviewed and follow directions made the crane operator and crew
- Using heavy plant equipment including elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
- Undertaking substation steel erection works
Stringing (if part of scope)
- Ensuring poles, towers and conductors are constructed to network operator and Safe Work Method Statement standards and effectively cover all hazard controls
- Installing conductors, aerial equipment and underground cables and equipment
- Installing and maintaining poles and associated hardware
- Fitting pole hardware and crossarms
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Dogging Licence
- Certificate III in Rigging (advantageous)
- Tower Rescue Training
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working FIFO in the construction or energy industries
- Proficient in reading plans and interpreting technical drawings
- Excellent communication skills
- Valid Australian Drivers Licence (C Class)
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Why Catalpa
Catalpa is proud to acknowledge the organic growth of diversity within our workforce. We remain committed to supporting our people as an equal opportunity employer, fostering a more inclusive environment that enhances creativity and innovation.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $48.00 – $68.00 per hour
Expected hours: 70 – 84 per week
Licence/Certification:
- White Card (Required)
- Dogging Ticket (Required)
- Tower Rescue Training (Required)
- Full Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
