Transmission Line Stringing Worker

そうでんせんかせんさぎょういん

Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

Transmission line stringing workers are specialists who climb utility poles and transmission towers to lay, maintain, and inspect high-voltage power lines.

Description

Transmission line stringing workers are specialists who climb high structures such as utility poles and transmission towers to lay, string, replace, maintain, and inspect high-voltage power lines. The work uses aerial work platforms or rope access techniques to attach insulators and ground wires, adjust wire tension, and tighten connections. During operations, shock prevention measures are taken in accordance with electrical safety regulations, and safety management adapted to weather conditions and terrain is required. They also handle emergency restoration work and periodic inspections, playing an indispensable role in the stable supply of electricity.

Future Outlook

With the expansion of renewable energy adoption and the renewal of aging equipment, demand for high-altitude work and safety management remains stable. The adoption of drone inspections and IoT technology is progressing, with challenges in skill succession from veteran technicians and technological innovation.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Cooperative / High crisis management ability / Patient

Work Style

On-site Stationed / Outdoor Work / Shift / Travel

Career Path

Transmission Line Stringing Worker (Apprentice) → Transmission Line Stringing Worker (Experienced) → Group Leader / Leader → Construction Management Engineer → Safety and Health Manager → Maintenance and Inspection Specialist → Freelancer / Entrepreneur

Required Skills

Aerial Work Platform Operation / Construction Drawing Interpretation / Crane Operation (Slinging) / Electrical Safety Regulations Knowledge / Insulator Installation and Replacement / Rope Access Technology / Wire Tension Adjustment

Recommended Skills

CAD (Electrical Drawings) / Drone Inspection Technology / English (Manual Comprehension) / IoT Condition Monitoring

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because poor wire connections or tool usage mistakes can lead to serious accidents.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to long hours of work at heights and handling heavy equipment.
Stress Tolerance Because it is necessary to remain calm even in high-altitude work or high-risk situations.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Routine work is the main focus, and originality is not particularly required.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Numerical calculations are mostly left to instruments, with little advanced analysis.

Related Qualifications

  • Aerial Work Platform Operation Training
  • First-Class Electrical Contractor
  • Second-Class Electrical Contractor
  • Slinging Skills Training

Aliases

  • Electric Wire Construction Worker
  • Stringing Worker
  • Transmission Line Worker

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  • Communication Line Stringing Worker
  • Distribution Line Stringing Worker
  • Transmission Line Maintenance and Inspection Worker

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