Power Line Technician

Primary-Engineering-and-Constructio; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction in Calgary is seeking an experienced Lead Power Line Technician to reinforce safety and drive project execution on electrical distribution work.

You will install, repair, and maintain distribution systems, read blueprints, lead apprentices, coordinate materials, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations while meeting deadlines.

Strong communication, planning, and safety leadership are essential; Red Seal Journeyman certification is required.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman Certification as a Power Line Technician.
• Understanding of applicable codes and regulations.
• Planning skills for project completion, resource requirements, and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution construction and blueprint reading.
• Ability to lead and work within a team environment.

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.

Skills

Lead and team coordination

Communication

Safe work practices

Blueprint reading

Electrical distribution construction

Project planning

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Certification (Power Line Technician)

Job description

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.
• Ability to lead and work within a team environment.
• Promotion of safe work practices.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Live-line experience or qualifications
• 5 to 10 years of experience constructing overhead and underground distribution powerlines.
• 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.
• Valid Class 3 or 5 driver’s license with Q endorsement and Driver’s abstract in good standing.