Cable Jointer
Cable jointers make and repair joins in insulated power
supply and control cables installed in underground pipes,
trenches, and/or overhead systems, and prepare cable terminations
for electrical equipment and overhead lines.
Cable jointers work in the installation and maintenance
of underground electrical cables used in transmitting and
distributing electricity in city and country areas, new housing
estates and industrial centres.
Qualifications in the area of electrical and telecommunications
is required in order to enter the work forrce as a cable
jointer. Or there may be on-the-job training for about 12months.
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, at times 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.
Required Skills - Cable Jointer
- enjoy practical work
- normal eyesight, colour vision and physical fitness
- good hand-eye coordination
- safety-conscious
- able to work at heights
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