Journeyman Power Line Technician

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company is seeking a skilled Journeyman PLT in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical distribution systems. Candidates must have a Red Seal Journeyman Certification and at least 5 years of experience with power lines. This position promotes safe work practices and requires strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience constructing overhead and underground distribution powerlines.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution construction and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems.
• Provide leadership and coaching to apprentices.
• Maintain detailed project field documentation.

Skills

Red Seal Journeyman Certification

Strong communication skills

Planning skills

Understanding of codes and regulations

Promotion of safe work practices

Live-line experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Journeyman PLT to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce company policies and ensure safe and productive completion of the work.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems.
• Splice, solder, insulate, and terminate conductors and wiring.
• Install and maintain street lighting systems.
• Erect and maintain poles.
• Plan site projects and resource requirements with the Supervisor.
• Coordinate material requirements and effectively manage site materials.
• Demonstrate technical ability and application of appropriate processes and procedures.
• Conduct safety meetings and assist with incident reporting and investigations as required.
• Provide leadership and coaching to apprentices.
• Maintain detailed project field documentation, reports, and job closing documents.
• Provide input into performance reviews for apprentices.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and prints.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman Certification as a Power Line Technician.
• Understanding of applicable codes and regulations.
• Planning skills of project completion, resource requirements, and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution construction, blueprint reading, and understanding of specification requirements.
• Promotion of safe work practices.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Live-line experience or qualifications
• 5 to 10 years of experience constructing overhead and underground distribution powerlines.
• Valid Class 3 or 5 driver’s license with Q endorsement and Driver’s abstract in good standing.

Additional Assets

• Experience working on ENMAX Power Corporation’s and Fortis Alberta’s Distribution System.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a very high degree of accuracy, while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong English language skills (verbal and written), ability to develop strong business relationships and act in a professional manner.
• A passion for your work and a drive for excellence.
• Ability to lead and work within a team environment.

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Primary’s Alcohol and Drug Policy, which includes pre-employment testing.