§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

power lines supervisor

Power lines supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of power lines and associated equipment.

Description

Power lines supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of power lines and associated equipment. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electrical discharge electrical power safety regulations electric current transmission towers

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cost management construction product regulation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect underground power cables inspect construction supplies supervise staff inspect overhead power lines use safety equipment in construction plan shifts of employees check compatibility of materials ensure equipment availability assess areas for power line installation react to events in time-critical environments prevent damage to utility infrastructure advise on safety improvements follow health and safety procedures in construction evaluate employees work keep records of work progress ensure safety in electrical power operations test procedures in electricity transmission enforce safety procedures when working at heights ensure compliance with construction project deadline

OPTIONALOptional competences

follow safety procedures when working at heights order construction supplies repair underground power cables ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule liaise with quality assurance provide first aid process incoming construction supplies work ergonomically install power lines train employees provide power connection from bus bars recruit employees repair overhead power lines provide technical expertise process incoming electrical supplies oversee power equipment operation calculate needs for construction supplies liaise with managers

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)