Powerline Technician

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates and wage progresss

PPE/Boot allowances

Comprehensive benefits package (Health

Wellness Spending Account and OMERS

Company phone/data plan

On-site Fitness Center

Development and growth opportunities

Job summary

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. is hiring a full-time Powerline Technician to support construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric distribution system (overhead and underground up to 27.6 kV).

The role requires on-call duties, strict safety compliance, and the ability to respond within 45 minutes of an emergency call. The successful candidate will hold a Journeyperson Power Line Technician certificate or equivalent, with OCUPC certification or willingness to obtain within six months,

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Power Line Technician certification or recognized equivalent.
• Full certification in the Ontario Utility Work Protection Code or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and be able to operate required equipment.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the electrical distribution system up to 27.6 kV.
• Perform live line work on overhead and underground lines up to 27.6 kV.
• Install and repair cables, equipment, and conductors; work within substations.
• Respond to outages and emergencies; on-call duties with 45-minute response time.

Skills

Strong communicator

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Education

MEARIE Journeyperson Power Line Technician Certificate or equivalent

Ontario Utility Work Protection Code certification (or willing to acquire within six months)

Valid DZ driver's licence

Tools

OSHA safe work practices

Job description

HOURS: 40hrs/week

JOB RATE: $52.72/hr

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive rates, wage progressions and PPE/Boot allowances;
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (including: Health & Dental Benefits, Health & Wellness Spending Account, Employee Family Assistance Program and OMERS Pension plan)
• Consideration of previous vacation entitlement;
• Complimentary on-site Fitness Center;
• Company provided phone / data plan;
• Opportunities for development and growth within the company

POSITION SUMMARY

To accommodate our growing community and customer centric approach, Milton Hydro is looking to grow our Powerline Technician Team’s complement. Reporting to the Supervisor of Operations, this position is responsible the construction, maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of the electric distribution system (overhead and underground) on all voltages. The successful candidate will perform emergency call-out and on call duties, and work under emergency conditions, with the willingness and ability to respond and be on the work site within 45 minutes of receiving the call. Candidates will be required to comply and be familiar with Company work practices and standards, operating rules, and regulations, as well as all pertinent OHSA and regulations. This is a full-time unionized position.

KEY DUTIES

• Construction, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system, including overhead and underground of various voltages (up to and including 27.6 kV)
• Perform live line work on overhead and underground electrical distribution lines of up to 27.6 kV
• Erect poles, and associated structures for power lines
• Build, repair and operate underground cables/equipment
• Required work within Substations
• Install conductors and associated apparatus
• Perform assigned maintenance work, trouble-shoot and restore electric power during emergencies.
• Understand and operate motorized vehicles and equipment; boom trucks
• Install single-phase meter equipment
• Perform line clearing duties as required
• Solve routine problems
• Perform on-call duties
• Compliance and sign off to the construction verification program. ESA 22:04
• CVOR checks/logs; track jobs hours for CVOR
• Track personal job hours for timesheet (projects, etc.)
• Work within compliance of the utility work protection code
• Outage reports
• Mentor, train and provide input on the evaluation of Apprentices
• Ensures the safe and efficient completion of tasks
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and advise supervisor of risks within business processes
• Active participation in training, daily job planning, tailboard discussions, safety meeting and other safety initiatives

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• The MEARIE Group Journeyperson Power Line Technician Certificate or recognized equivalent (or equivalent)
• Full certification in the Ontario Utility Work Protection Code (or willing and able to acquire within six months and maintain)
• Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry safe work practices
• Proficient in the use of all tools and equipment associated with the trade
• Valid Driver’s licence in good standings; Class DZ required, Class ARZ preferred
• Able to work from work orders, specifications, standards and instructions and to interpret prints, sketches and diagrams
• Strong communicator, excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills
• A level of physical fitness essential to do the work including the ability to climb and work confidently at heights; and the willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

Milton Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Should you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment, assessment or selection process please email [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest in Milton Hydro Distribution Inc., however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.