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1st October 2017 to date\r\nKenya Electricity Transmission Company\r\nKETRACO\r\nDesignation: Overhead transmission linesman.\r\nResponsibilities:\r\nConstruction of high voltage transmission towers ranging from 132kv to 500kv\r\nTensioning of conductors on transmission lines and opgw cables and continuous earth wires and terminating them by use of correct tools\r\nMaintaining records of inspection on soft copy and hardy copies for future corrective maintenance.\r\nThermo-vision infrared inspection along transmission lines for immediate maintenance\r\nTransmission line maintenance by replacing worn-out insulation and replacing compromised bracing members through vandalism \r\nTrace clearance and erection of collapsed towers and controlling water ways along the power line by construction of gabions\r\nRepairs of frayed conductors and making permanent joints where necessary\r\nReplacement of flashed insulators\r\nRigging/climbing of tension and suspension towers\r\nSagging and jumpering\r\nSpacers replacement and reconductoring.\r\n\r\nOctober 2007 to 2017\r\nKenya power and lighting company\r\nKPLC\r\nDesignation: Overhead lines man\r\nDuties:\r\nConstruction and maintenance of medium voltages transmission lines ranging between 132kv and 220kv\r\nReplacing worn-out insulation and conductors\r\nConstruction of wooden pole structures for 132kv and 220 kv transmission lines\r\nTrace clearance and improving ground earthing\r\nTermination of high voltage cable running underground\r\nInstallation of earthing leads during shutdown\r\nConstruction of distribution lines and connecting clients\r\nEmergencies and power management\r\nSubstation maintenance and earthing\r\nCables testing and making permanent joints\r\nTensioning of conductors and termination\r\nJumpering and sagging\r\nDesigning of new lines and replacing rotten wooden poles.\r\n