The Utilities Industries are those related to Energy and Water. There are a number of distinct sectors of the Utilities Industries, each with their own set of jobs, careers and qualifications.
Industry Sectors
Electricity Generation and Distribution
Jobs include work in vegetation control, transmission line construction and maintenance, cable jointing, and the construction, maintenance and operation of sub-stations and generation plant.
Gas
Gas is not reticulated to homes or industry in the NT. This sector has limited application in the NT at this time.
Water supply
Jobs include work in the construction and maintenance of water storage facilities, pipelines, treatment plants and local distribution systems.
Waste water treatment and disposal
Jobs include work in the construction and maintenance of waste water collection systems and in the construction, maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment and reclamation systems.
The utilities sector is facing significant challenges from the effect of climate change and dwindling global resources. A greater emphasis is now being placed on:
