Construction Officer - Power Line Technician 22117

Morson; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Construction Officer - Power Line Technician in Vernon, BC. The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology and at least seven years of relevant experience. The contract position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging between $60 to $77.

Qualifications

• Seven years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of safety standards and building codes.
• Valid class 5 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate site activities for construction projects.
• Inspect construction work on power line infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Construction experience

Inspection procedures

Safety standards knowledge

Technical advisory

Education

Diploma in Civil Electrical or Mechanical Technology

Job description

Overview

Work Assignment Name : Construction Officer - Power Line Technician

Location of Services : Vernon BC (Southern Interior)

Work Assignment Overview : Member of multidiscipline team of Construction Officers overseeing and coordinating site activities for a transmission line upgrade project which includes road and crane pad construction.

Contract : 12 months

Max T4 : $64.00 /

Max INC : $77.44 /

General Description

The Construction Officer Level 3 acts as construction site coordinator and inspector on multiple or large civil electrical and / or mechanical projects to ensure the work materials progress and cost meet BC Hydro expectations.

Responsibilities

• Experience and Role Accountabilities: A minimum seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Inspect construction work which may be on substations transmission lines and hydroelectric equipment by using excellent skills in inspection procedures and understanding of construction methods to meet deadlines and comply with building and safety codes.
• Ensure work site safety by prioritizing the safe execution of work and performing Safe Work Observations using excellent knowledge in safety standards and regulations to improve BC Hydros safety performance.
• Conduct or coordinate site testing surveying and estimating activities by using good working knowledge of engineering drawings to enable timely progression of projects. The potential working conditions may include adverse weather and working at heights or underground.
• Support contract and / or work order administration by collaborating with contractors and / or BC Hydro internal construction services to ensure that the work materials progress and costs meet expectations so that projects are implemented as planned.
• Act as a subject matter expert by providing advice on complex technical issues to develop future capability at BC Hydro.
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent BC Hydro on-site as assigned.

Education and Skills

Diploma in Civil Electrical or Mechanical Technology from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades apprenticeship courses or equivalent

Training in contract law

Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations

Work Assignment Requirements

• Willing to work in remote locations
• Computer skills
• Valid class 5 license

Nice to have

• 10 years experience as a Red Seal Power Line Technician required
• Contract Knowledge

Required Experience

Key Skills

IT Sales and Marketing,Instrument Maintenance,IT Service Management,Insurance,Chemical

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 60 - 77