Transmission Line Supervisor (Ohtl –Hv)
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Transmission Line Supervisor (OHTL-HV)
TRANSMISSION LINE SUPERVISOR (OHTL –HV)
Narrative Job Description & Professional Scope
The Transmission Line Supervisor is responsible for on-site supervision of overhead transmission line construction works, ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements. The supervisor represents the consulting engineer and ensures that contractor works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with utility standards.
The role is critical in Mozambique and Southern Africa where transmission line projects often involve remote terrain, community interfaces, and high-risk activities such as tower erection and conductor stringing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Supervise line construction activities including foundations, erection, and stringing.
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Verify works against IFC drawings, structure schedules, and specifications.
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Inspect materials (towers, poles, conductors, insulators, fittings) and ensure compliance.
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Monitor contractor methods, equipment, and workmanship quality.
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Maintain daily site diaries, progress reports, and photographic records.
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Identify non-conformances and support NCR issuance and closure.
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Supervise ROW compliance and coordinate with community/interface stakeholders.
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Support final inspections, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
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Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
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Strong experience in OHTL construction supervision.
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Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
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Preferred Technical Skills and Qualifications
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Experience on ≥110kV lines is preferred.
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Familiarity with EDM and SADC utility practices.
Relevant Experience
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Minimum 8–15 years’ experience in transmission line construction supervision.
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Demonstrated experience with tower erection and stringing operations.
Technical Competencies
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OHTL construction inspection and QA/QC
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Material compliance verification
•
Site reporting and defect closure
•
Contractor management and progress tracking
HSE Competencies
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Work-at-height supervision and fall protection enforcement
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Lifting and rigging hazard awareness (cranes, winches, stringing equipment)
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Electrical approach distance awareness and induced voltage risks
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Public safety management along ROW and crossings
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Incident reporting and stop-work authority competence
TRANSMISSION LINE SUPERVISOR (OHTL –HV)
Narrative Job Description & Professional Scope
The Transmission Line Supervisor is responsible for on-site supervision of overhead transmission line construction works, ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements. The supervisor represents the consulting engineer and ensures that contractor works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with utility standards.
The role is critical in Mozambique and Southern Africa where transmission line projects often involve remote terrain, community interfaces, and high-risk activities such as tower erection and conductor stringing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
•
Supervise line construction activities including foundations, erection, and stringing.
•
Verify works against IFC drawings, structure schedules, and specifications.
•
Inspect materials (towers, poles, conductors, insulators, fittings) and ensure compliance.
•
Monitor contractor methods, equipment, and workmanship quality.
•
Maintain daily site diaries, progress reports, and photographic records.
•
Identify non-conformances and support NCR issuance and closure.
•
Supervise ROW compliance and coordinate with community/interface stakeholders.
•
Support final inspections, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
•
Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
•
Strong experience in OHTL construction supervision.
•
Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
•
Preferred Technical Skills and Qualifications
•
Experience on ≥110kV lines is preferred.
•
Familiarity with EDM and SADC utility practices.
Relevant Experience
•
Minimum 8–15 years’ experience in transmission line construction supervision.
•
Demonstrated experience with tower erection and stringing operations.
Technical Competencies
•
OHTL construction inspection and QA/QC
•
Material compliance verification
•
Site reporting and defect closure
•
Contractor management and progress tracking
HSE Competencies
•
Work-at-height supervision and fall protection enforcement
•
Lifting and rigging hazard awareness (cranes, winches, stringing equipment)
•
Electrical approach distance awareness and induced voltage risks
•
Public safety management along ROW and crossings
•
Incident reporting and stop-work authority competence