Balfour Beatty plc
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About The Role
LE1 (Linesperson) - Power T&D
Location: Elgin, IV30 8NQ
Business Unit: Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution (Power T&D)
Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking an experienced LE1 (Linesperson) to join our team in Elgin, IV30 8NQ. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of critical electricity infrastructure projects, helping to build and maintain the UK's power transmission network.
As an LE1, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and refurbishment of high-voltage overhead power transmission lines, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
What you'll be doing
- To install, build and refurbish overhead power lines up to 400kV
- Maintain and develop new skills and competencies in accordance with Balfour Beatty standards and legislative changes
- Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Balfour Beatty and its clients
- Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Balfour Beatty operations
- Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments where required
- Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments
- Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported
- Complete all work to Balfour Beatty high quality standards
Demonstrate Knowledge Of All Common OHL Activities Including:
- Earthing
- Piloting work
- Platforms
- Running out conductors
- Clamping in
- Blocking out
- Jumpering
- Spacering
- Jointing
- Downleads
To demonstrate correct use of all common OHL equipment including:
- PPE
- Rope and knots
- Fittings assembly
- Pull-lifts
- Tirfors
- Blocks
- Bonds and slings
- Clamps
- Toggles
- Hand tools
- Protection systems – fall arrest
- Permanent attachment
- Demarcation
- Climbing
- Spacer trolley
- Lifting and lowering
- Stockings and J Stops
Understand and use the safe systems of work to be employed at the work site.
- Only operate plant with the correct authorisation and training.
- Wear the correct PPE at all times and use any specific PPE as required or instructed.
- Ensure that accidents and incidents are promptly reported to the Foreman
- Assist in the training and mentoring of Trainee Linesmen
- Apply appropriate earthing schemes to dissipate induced voltages
- Demonstrate knowledge of setting up, deployment and dismantling the catenary support systems (CSS)
- Replacing fibre optic earthwire
- Correct use of crane and derrick method
- To undertake training in: emergency first aid, crane appointed person, Cat and Genny and tower rescue
- To hold a National Grid competent persons card – permit to work
- Responsible for access arrangements and evacuation procedures
- Overseeing the jointing process
- Knowledge of AWNES (Access for Works Near Existing Services)
- Banksman for crane operations
- MEWP operation
- Winch operation
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Who we're looking for
The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential
- Full clean driving licence
- Experience of working on a variety of construction project types.
- Knowledge of the Power industry
- Ability to work in a team
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
- Flexibility – Willing to travel and work across the UK
- Aptitude for working at heights
- Responsibility – a strong attitude towards health and safety
The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable
- Valid Plant Tickets (will be an advantage)
- OHL Authorisations (will be an advantage)
- Emergency First Aid at Work
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
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About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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