power system worker (worker in the electrical energy industry)

Who are they and what do they do? The power system worker helps repair and build electricity lines and cables and sub-stations etc.

What are the activities of the job? Helping with the repair, reconstruction and construction work done in or near electricity substations, pylons, buried and overhead lines or cables, heat ducts, transformers, switching and exchanger stations.

Where is it done and under what conditions? This job is done in the outdoor environment and changing weather conditions and influence of high voltage must be assumed.

What tools/equipment do they use? Craft hand tools and accessories.

What do you need to succeed? Basic qualifications for this job include a education to skilled craft level or on-the-job training.