Powerline Technician (PLT)

EPCOR Utilities Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Canada is seeking a Power Lineman 3 for full-time work in Edmonton. In this role, you will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems and supervising teams. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills, safety awareness, and a commitment to working in a detail-oriented and collaborative manner. This position requires completion of EPCOR's safety training and offers an engaging work environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience at Journeyman level required.
• Valid class 3 driver’s license, class one preferred.
• Ability to read technical prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, repairing and maintaining distribution systems.
• Training apprentices and supervising non-trades personnel.
• Responding to emergency conditions and environmental hazards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Technical expertise

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Organization EUI, Electricity Operations, Customer Operations

JobID 15448

Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Position Title Power Lineman 3

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Electricity Operations

About us Department Description Electricity Operations is responsible for the electrical transmission and distribution systems in and around Edmonton. We are focused on safety, reliability, and innovative and practical solutions. Our employees look after electrical infrastructure as well as the underground and aerial distribution networks. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters, apply today at epcor.com/careers.

Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full time, permanent Power Line Technician (PLT) positions working out of the South Service Centre office in Edmonton, Alberta.

This opportunity is open to Internal and External candidates. Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

As a PLT, you will be accountable for coaching, leading and working with trades and non-trades personnel engaged in constructing, maintaining and repairing Distribution & Transmission power lines and electrical equipment up to and including 500 kV.

What you’d be responsible for

• Attending and passing EPCOR’s switching school to fulfill role requirements.
• Switching on energized electrical apparatus and system automation components.
• Working on energized Aerial systems (120-25,000 volts) using rubber glove and other live line techniques.
• Constructing, repairing and maintaining new and existing transmission and Distribution Aerial and Underground systems.
• Splicing and terminating XLPE, EPR, PILC cables and any other number of insulating conductors and wiring.
• Locating faults.
• Terminating Underground equipment including livefront and deadfront equipment.
• Testing cables with equipment such as VLF, hipot, and megger.
• Working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Inspecting and testing power lines and cables.
• Training apprentices and supervising non-trades personnel.
• Responding to emergency conditions and environmental hazards.
• Adhering to safety practices and procedures.
• Partaking in rotations within EPCOR to other disciplines and parts of the Trade.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics. This includes, timely reporting of all incidents and safety concerns through the Event Reporting System (ERS), providing higher level technical expertise, assisting colleagues to resolve problems, keeping the Foreman and Team leads informed of task progress and work performance, making recommendations for improvement to the work, and working as a team to ensure success.
• Completing various administrative functions such as report writing, as built information, Ivara comments and timesheets.

What’s required to be successful

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent level of secondary education.
• 3 years of experience at a Journeyman level.
• Valid class 3 driver’s license as a minimum, class one preferred.
• Must be able to qualify for an EPCOR driver permit. A driver's abstract may be required.
• Ability to read technical prints and schematics.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and will be required to obtain a working knowledge of related provincial safety legislation and city bylaws.
• Thorough working knowledge of protective grounding, climbing poles with belt and spurs, aerial bucket/hydraulic equipment, tension stringing devices and electrical safe work practices.
• Strong analytical thinking and written and verbal communication combined with planning and organizational skills.
• Computer skills and proficiency using software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Exhibits ability to develop and improve processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to coach, lead and empower others and work effectively in a team.
• Proven attention to detail and technical expertise.
• Ability to successfully complete EPCOR’s switching school to fulfill role requirements.

The candidates who also demonstrate the following will be given preference in the selection process:

• Ensuring work is done in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner and in accordance with relevant legislation, corporate policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience in aerial and underground distribution systems, as well as in switching.
• Experience operating Trade related equipment.
• Qualified in aerial switching.

Additionally, you have the ability to handle new or emergency situations in a logical and reasoned manner. You are a team player who always conducts yourself in a safe and professional manner . You are detail oriented, have highly developed judgment and possess problem solving skills. You understand that health, safety and environment are integral to EPCOR's work and strive to maintain a zero-injury organizational culture. As such, you possess a high level of safety awareness and always demonstrate safe work practices . Candidates will be required to actively participate in safety and other job-related training.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: IBEW1007

Class: PS3.8182
Wage: Starting at $57.79 per hour
Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

EPCOR Employees: Please ensure that you are using your “ @epcor.com ” email address.