We deliver power to Tasmanians. Our vision is to be trusted by our customers to deliver today and create a better tomorrow.
We own, operate and maintain the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania. We deliver a safe, cost-effective and reliable electricity supply to more than 295,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. We facilitate the transfer of electricity between Victoria and Tasmania via Basslink, the sub-sea electricity interconnector. We also provide telecommunications and technology services.
About the role
TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Lead Inspector – Lines to provide frontline leadership across the delivery of transmission and distribution lines construction activities for the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD).
Reporting to the Construction Manager – Lines, this role is responsible for leading a team of Lines Works Inspectors while coordinating daily construction activities across multiple transmission and distribution lines sites. Acting as TasNetworks' primary field representative, you will work closely with contractors, project stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
With significant site presence, you will play a key role in overseeing construction progress, coordinating inspection and quality assurance activities, resolving onsite issues and ensuring alignment between construction delivery, outage requirements and project objectives. You'll be trusted to make informed decisions in the field, drive consistent delivery outcomes, and provide leadership across geographically dispersed project sites.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited to someone with deep lines construction experience who enjoys being close to the work, leading people, and contributing to critical energy infrastructure projects that will help shape Tasmania's energy future.
What you'll do
- Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple brownfield and greenfield transmission and distribution lines projects.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and support to a team of Lines Works Inspectors, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
- Monitor construction progress and proactively identify risks, constraints and emerging issues impacting safety, quality, costs or schedules.
- Coordinate contractors, designers, commissioning personnel and internal stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
- Oversee quality assurance requirements, inspection programmes, hold points and compliance activities across all active project sites.