About us
Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia.
Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.
The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.
At Enerven, we're connecting you with tomorrow.
About the role
Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking across the Tasman Sea for qualified, experienced Transmission Line Mechanics who are interested in relocating to Adelaide, South Australia.
Our Transmission Powerline Workers work under the leadership and direction of their Team Leader or Supervisor to carry out duties associated with the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of overhead transmission systems.
Day to day you will:
Maintain and construct Overhead Transmission assets
Work on major projects – Including conductor replacement and removals, insulator and hardware replacement, tower and pole repairs and upgrades, new line builds (stringing new lines, new poles and tower installations etc)
Be trained in and conduct live line and bare hand works
A portion of the year will be spent working on project sites throughout SA on an 11:3 or 10:4 roster (all overtime payable at double time and travel allowances apply), so flexibility to work away from home is required.
About you
You will bring a strong commitment to working safely and the ability to learn new skills and adapt to changes in standards, systems and technologies.
You are a team player who encourages others to collaborate and offers solutions when challenges are encountered.
You will need:
New Zealand Citizenship
A current NZ Electrical Workers Practising License as a Transmission Line Mechanic
New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply - Transmission (Level 4)
A minimum of two years' experience including high voltage and overhead work
Current full drivers' licence
Strong commitment to safe working practices
Please note - New Zealand Citizenship and a New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply - Transmission (Level 4) areESSENTIAL(unless you are an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or already hold a valid working visa for Australia).
What's on offer
We will ensure your transition to South Australia is a seamless, positive experience through tailored relocation support and accredited training and bridging programs.
You'll also benefit from:
Total earning potential$180k - $200K AUDper year (includes allowances, regular overtime and travel allowances)
Extra 1% superannuation (the Australian version of KiwiSaver) on top of the compulsory employer contribution
Relocation assistance (value circa ~ $20K)
9-day fortnight (includes 1 rostered day off)
Plenty of opportunities for regular overtime all paid at double time
Lots of opportunities to work around the state with living away from home allowance being paid – Get paid to visit locations across South Australia
Up to $900 AUD reimbursement on electricity bills each year
17.5% leave loadingon annual leave (the Australian version of 'Holiday Pay')
Automatic coverage from Enerven's income protection scheme
Paid parental leave
An industry-leading focus and reputation for safety and wellbeing (Safety is number 1)
Excellent culture, friendly professional team
Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by.
For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at
Be part of something bigger.
Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.
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