Electrical Asset Inspector
What the work is
Inspects, tests and reports on electricity network assets, including power poles, cables, overhead conductors and public lighting.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Inspects electricity network assets to check for signs of damage or deterioration, and verifies compliance with safety standards
- Performs tests and measurements such as thermal imaging, voltage measurement or corona discharge detection, to identify faults in the electricity network
- Compiles reports of inspection findings and provides recommendations for maintenance, repairs or replacement
- Collaborates with maintenance teams to schedule and prioritise necessary repairs or upgrades
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a fictional shire council compliance team that patrols streets, farms, creeks and meters. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A landowner thanks you for explaining a rule instead of just handing over a notice
- You spot a problem early, before it spreads or someone gets hurt
- A day outdoors with a full route done and every report filed
Hard days
- People who are angry with you for something the rule did, not you
- Knowing a rule is strict, and applying it to someone who is having a bad week
- Being outside in the heat, cold or rain, with a long list still to go
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 591133, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.