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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 Gauge (PIG) to determine paint Dry Film Thickness (DFT).
• Photographic record of acceptable work standards.
• Completion of relevant QA certification.
• Ability to follow standards identified by client specification

Person Specification:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications, experience, and attributes: 

• Experience working on transmission/distribution towers and be able to demonstrate good knowledge of procedure for maintaining safety from the system
• Able to Climb and be comfortable working at height
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong decision-making ability
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety, adhering to Health and Safety rules, including ensuring PPE is worn at all times
• Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Great communication skills
• Proactive and take pride in what you do

A Disclosure and Barring Services check will be carried out.