Journeyman PLT / 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician

Victor Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided

Flights provided

RRSP match

Job summary

Victor Energy is seeking qualified Journeyman Powerline Technicians / 3rd Year Powerline Technicians for a work opportunity in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Responsibilities include erecting and maintaining poles, installing and repairing power lines, splicing and soldering conductors, and training junior personnel.

Requirements include a valid Powerline Technician certificate (Provincial and Red Seal), a Class 5 driver's license, 5 years of experience, and 25kV experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Valid Apprentice/Journeyman certificate for Powerline Technician, Provincial and Red Seal.
• Class 5 driver's license, preference of a class 1 with airbrake endorsement.
• 5 years' experience.
• 25Kv experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Erect and maintain poles, towers, guy wires.
• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines and equipment.
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect networks.
• Follow instructions and procedures in construction, maintenance and repair of power systems.
• Open/close switches and install grounding devices.
• Complete high-tension stringing activities.
• Instruct, mentor and train junior personnel and Apprentices.
• Read and understand construction prints.
• Work at heights in adverse weather conditions.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Punctual

Manual dexterity

Mechanical ability

Print reading

Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Passport

Education

Powerline Technician certificate

Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Victor Energy is a powerline contractor with over 30 years experience building Alberta's electrical infrastructure, recently acquired by Java Holdings Ltd. Java staff have over 50 years of experience building some of Canada's largest electrical infrastructure projects. We are seeking qualified Journeyman Powerline Technicians / 3rd Year Powerline Technicians (PLT) for a work opportunity in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires
• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting and other associated equipment
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
• Have knowledge and expertise in the areas of construction, maintenance, and repair of both distribution and transmission power systems, coupled with the ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment
• Completing high-tension stringing activities
• Instruct, mentor and train junior personnel and Apprentices in duties, safe work practices, care and use of tools and equipment in a positive respectful manner
• Ability to read and understand the scope of construction prints provided
• The ability to work at heights on wood poles, steel towers, etc. in adverse weather conditions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Apprentice/Journeyman certificate for Powerline Technician, Provincial and Red Seal
• Class 5 driver's license, preference of a class 1 with airbrake endorsement
• 5 years' experience
• 25Kv experience is an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strength, stamina, and the use of proper lifting techniques required to work with equipment weighing in excess of 50 lbs
• Good physical coordination and manual dexterity
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations
• Demonstrate sound work ethic
• Be punctual
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be Honest, respectful, and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Willingness to travel and valid Passport

SCHEDULE:

• 6 weeks on island 2 weeks off (subject to change)

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY TYPES:

• All accommodations and flights to Turks and Caicos Islands covered
• LOA
• Overtime at time and a half after 40 hours (5 days at 8 hours standard time and 2 hours overtime)
• Double time on weekends

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program