Key Roles and Responsibilities -
As a Pylon Service Operative, your responsibilities will include:
Painting and Rigging Electrical Tower Pylons for the National Grid Contract and other Power distribution Networks. Candidates should have previous experience working on transmission/distribution towers and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of procedures for maintaining Safety from the System. Works will be undertaken on various structures of towers; voltage ratings range from 33/66/132/275/400kV.
Competency to receive a client Safety Document and adhere to the instructions detailed therein (training provided if required)
Completion of a site risk assessment and other relevant documentation and the ability to work to company RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements)
Tower rigging works - Installation and removal of fall arrest ropes & associated materials (normally to a height of 65m or less, although not limited to)
Application and removal of portable drain-earths to dead conductors (including following the Drain Earth Control system)
Tower defect identification and reporting
Personal Protective Equipment use & inspection (fall arrest & tower rescue systems, training provided)
Map reading to ensure agreed routes to work locations are followed exactly
Quality Assurance works associated with transmission tower painting including:
Visual inspection of completed preparation and painting works with minor rectification where required
Use of a Paint Inspection G...