As a Power Lines Supervisor, you will need to master following:

• check compatibility of materials

More generally, a power lines supervisor is also versed in:

• advise on safety improvements
• assess areas for power line installation
• electric current
• electrical discharge
• electrical power safety regulations
• enforce safety procedures when working at heights
• ensure compliance with construction project deadline
• ensure equipment availability
• ensure safety in electrical power operations
• evaluate employees work
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• inspect construction supplies
• inspect overhead power lines
• inspect underground power cables
• keep records of work progress
• plan shifts of employees
• prevent damage to utility infrastructure
• react to events in time-critical environments
• supervise staff
• test procedures in electricity transmission
• transmission towers
• use safety equipment in construction

It also helps to know the following:

• construction product regulation
• cost management
• process incoming construction supplies
• calculate needs for construction supplies
• ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• install power lines
• liaise with managers
• liaise with quality assurance
• order construction supplies
• process incoming electrical supplies
• provide first aid
• provide technical expertise
• recruit employees
• repair overhead power lines
• repair underground power cables
• train employees
• work ergonomically