Powerline Technician Apprentice (Ajax)

Elexicon Energy Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Job summary

Elexicon Energy Inc. in Ajax, Ontario, is hiring a Power Line Technician to construct and repair energized lines from 120 V to 44,000 V, in overhead and underground systems.

You will work with live-line techniques and a range of equipment, including bucket trucks and stringing gear, to keep the grid reliable. The role requires strong safety knowledge, valid certifications, and the ability to respond to outages and emergencies, with stand-by shifts and occasional overnight travel within the

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered with the College of Trades as a Power Line Technician.
• Journeyperson status or Red Seal preferred.
• CVP/Reg.2204 training is required.
• Working at Heights and CPR/First Aid certifications are required.
• IHSA Safety Training and Updates are expected.
• AZ/DZ driver’s license is preferred.
• Live Line Techniques and Underground Proficiency are valued.

Responsibilities

• Be very familiar with safe work practices per IHSA and company standards.
• Construct and maintain lines energized from 120 V to 44,000 V on overhead and underground plant.
• Set foundations for pad-mounted equipment and install transformers and switching devices.
• Operate bucket trucks, tensioning machines, fault locating equipment, cable tracing equipment and other line tools.
• Perform live line work using Bare Hand, stick, and rubber glove techniques.
• Comply with Ontario Traffic Manual, IHSA, OHSA and related policies.
• Respond to trouble calls and outages; assist reconnections as required.
• Be available for regular stand-by and emergency call outs; travel for emergency restoration including overnights.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Overhead/underground maintenance

Organization

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Power Line Technician Certification

Journeyperson Lineperson/Red Seal

C.V.P./Reg.2204 training

Working at Heights

CPR/First Aid

IHSA Safety Training

AZ/DZ Driver’s license

Propane Certification

Lift Truck Certification

Chainsaw Operation

Tools

Live Line Techniques

Underground Plant Applications

Barehand work

Rubber glove work

Forklift Operation

Conductor Stringing

Chainsaw Operation

Propane Certification

Lift Truck Certification

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be very familiar with all safe work practices as set out by IHSA and company standards and work in conformity thereto.
• Using approved live line techniques, the power lineperson will construct and maintain lines and equipment energized from 120 volts to 44,000 volts on both overhead and underground plant applications.
• Set foundations for pad mounted equipment and install transformers and switching devices.
• Be able to operate bucket trucks, radial boom derricks, tensioning machines for stringing operations, underground fault locating equipment, cable tracing equipment, hydraulic equipment and all other tools used in line maintenance and construction. Must be able to operate boats, ATV’s, snowmobiles, and off-road equipment if trained to do so. Be familiar with measurement devices and carry out test procedures as required, testing for potential, measuring current using clip on ammeters, measuring withstand voltages with hi-pot equipment and location of cable faults.
• Be familiar with and carry out live line work practices and techniques on the systems including Bare Hands Techniques, stick work and rubber glove techniques.
• Must understand and comply with Ontario Traffic Manual, Field Book 7, IHSA, OHSA, Reg. 22/04, and other policies and procedures.
• Respond to trouble calls and public emergencies regarding power outages, unsafe situations, service reconnections, or enlisting assistance from co-workers and dispatch as required.
• Be available to perform regular stand-by duty and emergency call outs.
• Travel to other areas within Elexicon’ s jurisdiction to help with emergency restoration including overnight trips.
• Other duties as required may be considered part of these responsibilities.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Overhead/underground maintenance and construction, organization, communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS, Reg. 22/04, Book 7 Traffic Control
• Knowledge and proficiency with:
  • Live Line Techniques
  • Underground Plant Applications
  • Barehand work
  • Rubber glove work
  • Forklift Operation
  • Conductor Stringing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must be registered with the College of Trades as a Power Line Technician;
• Must have at minimum commenced Level 1 apprentice requirements or be a Journeyperson Lineperson / Powerline Technician Certification (Red Seal certification is preferred)
• C.V.P./Reg.2204 training
• Working at Heights Certification
• Class AZ/DZ driver’s license
• Chainsaw Operation (preferred)
• Propane Certification (preferred)
• Lift Truck Certification (preferred)
• Work Protection Code Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Live Line Techniques (preferred)
• Underground Proficiency (preferred)
• IHSA Safety Training and Updates

Union:

Compensation Package: Hourly rate between $33.50 - $55.84, as per our collective agreement with Power Worker's Union (PWU) + Benefits + OMERS Pension Plan

The above range reflects the reasonable estimate for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, hiring compensation will be determined based on relevant qualifications, experience, skillset, education/ training, and other organizational needs.

Note: This posting is for a replacement position.