High-Voltage Overhead Line Electrician | Elektrofachkraft Hochspannungsfreileitung (m/w/d)
Westnetz GmbH Zentrale
Job Summary
Join the High-Voltage Overhead Line team in Werne, Germany, as a skilled electrician responsible for the maintenance, readiness, and fault resolution of 110-kV high-voltage overhead lines. This role involves independently performing complex installation, maintenance, and inspection tasks, overseeing third-party service providers, and ensuring quality assurance. You will be a key player in maintaining a safe and efficient grid operation, contributing to the energy transition and strengthening regional infrastructure. The position requires participation in on-call duty, troubleshooting, and a high willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. This is an opportunity to work with Germany's largest distribution network operator, Westnetz GmbH, a subsidiary of Westenergie AG, offering a supportive environment focused on employee development, work-life balance, and a strong safety culture.
Required Skills
Education
Completed electrical engineering vocational training (e.g., Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering)
Experience
- Professional experience in electrical engineering
- Experience in maintenance and inspection of overhead line networks (ideal)
- Ability to climb high and extra-high voltage overhead line poles
- Experience in on-call duty and fault resolution
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to obtain a "Verfügungserlaubnis" (authorization permit for high-voltage systems)
- Class B driving license
- High willingness to travel for assignments within Germany and abroad
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