CAQA Gridworks Networks
Keeping the grid strong
CAQA Gridworks Networks is an electricity supply industry contractor that builds, inspects, maintains and operates transmission lines, distribution networks, zone substations and rail traction overhead systems on behalf of network owners and a metropolitan rail operator. Crews work on energised and de-energised high voltage and low voltage apparatus, string conductors on steel towers, joint underground cables, treat and replace poles, control vegetation near powerlines and maintain the 1,500 volt direct current overhead wiring that powers suburban trains. The business also runs a network operations centre that issues access authorities, develops and directs switching programs, and monitors the network by supervisory control and data acquisition for its clients.