Cable Jointer
Cable jointers make and repair joins in insulated power supply and control cables installed in underground pipes, trenches, and/or overhead systems. They also prepare cable terminations for electrical equipment and overhead lines.
Cable jointers may perform the following tasks:
- pull electrical cables through underground pipes (or conduits) and join cables in transmission and distribution systems
- prepare low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
- test and locate cable faults, and maintain and repair cables
- update location diagrams for the layout of cable systems
- make sure that conductors are correctly connected between sub-stations and customers' premises when installing and making repairs
- assist in manufacturing and preparing cable jointing components
- dig trenches and service pits or tunnels
- encase cables in protective covers
- work with other staff in installing or replacing cables.
Cable jointers mainly work outdoors, sometimes in cramped and confined conditions or at heights. They often work in sub-stations, which reduce high-voltage electricity to lower levels for consumer use. They need to maintain good relations with property owners, tenants and authorities. Cable jointers often work as part of a team.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical work
- normal eyesight, colour vision and physical fitness
- good hand-eye coordination
- safety conscious
- able to work at heights
- communication skills.
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