Line Operations - Powerline Technician

PUC Corporate; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PUC Corporate in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Powerline Technician to build and maintain electrical distribution and streetlighting infrastructure. The role requires working under supervision to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will respond to customer concerns, comply with OHSA/IHSA/ESA, monitor contractor quality, and be available for after-hours calls; out-of-town work may be required.

Qualifications

• MEA Powerline Technician certification or equivalent experience.
• Post-secondary Powerline Technician diploma or completion of electrical theory courses.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems and related components.
• Ontario driver’s license with AZ or AZ restricted (valid).
• Ability to work independently and respond to after-hours calls.

Responsibilities

• Promotes efficient, effective and safe deployment of services and equipment.
• Construct and maintain electrical distribution and streetlighting infrastructure.
• Respond to customer concerns with courtesy and professionalism.
• Adhere to OHSA, IHSA, ESA and related regulations.
• Monitor quality for departmental contractors.
• Respond to after-hours calls as required.
• Out-of-town work assignments may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Judgement

Education

Powerline Technician Diploma

Equivalent post-secondary electrical theory courses

Job description

As the Powerline Technician

your duties will include:

• Under the direction of the lead hand, supervisor and/or manager, promotes the overall efficient, effective and safe deployment of services and equipment.
• Construct/maintain both electrical distribution and streetlighting infrastructure systems.
• Responds to customer concerns/issues regarding electrical operations with courtesy and professionalism.
• Adhere to all applicable policies, guidelines, and regulations, (OHSA, IHSA, ESA, etc.).
• Monitors quality assurance for departmental contractors.
• Respond to after-hours calls as required.
• Out-of-town work assignment may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to hold and maintain MEA Powerline Technician certification. Equivalent trade related experience may be considered, (IHSA/EUSA, 434A Red Seal Interprovincial, etc.).
• At minimum, post-secondary Powerline Technician Diploma or secondary school diploma with successful completion of post-secondary electrical theory course(s) (Equivalency shall be determined by the company).
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems and related components.
• Electrical utility related experience would be an asset.
• Must be able hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license, a valid AZ or AZ restricted.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, exercise sound judgement, and apply safe work methods.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to safely use a variety of related electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate computerized systems.
• Ability to be on call on a scheduled basis, and/or respond in reasonable time to after-hours emergency call outs.