About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking OHW Linesmen for our OHW NSW team in Sydney. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining overhead wiring systems.
• Inspection of overhead traction wiring systems and distribution systems.
• Working with specialised plant & equipment.
• Applying Work, Health & Safety practices.
• Working within a team environment on challenging projects.
• Follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
• Meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.

About you:

• Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Rail Traction
• Rail industry Worker Card (RIW)
• Traction Overhead Lineworker - National & TfNSW - Contract OHW Assembler role valid on RIW.
• Valid CAT 1 Medical
• Be able to work weekends/nightshifts when required
• At least +2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.