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Journeyman/Apprentice Powerline Technician
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Journeyman Powerline Technician
Job summary
A powerline contracting firm in Alberta is seeking qualified Apprentice and Journeyman Powerline Technicians with a valid certification. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and be capable of performing tasks including working on transmission lines, erecting poles, and splicing conductors. Excellent physical strength and a good work ethic are required. Competitive benefits are offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 2 - 3 years’ experience as a Powerline Technician is required.
Responsibilities
- Work on steel tower transmission lines at puller/tension sites.
- Splice, solder, and insulate conductors and wiring.
- Erect and maintain steel, wood, or concrete poles and towers.
Skills
Education
Victor Energy Ltd is a powerline contractor with over 30 years experience building Alberta’s electrical infrastructure, recently acquired by Java Holdings Ltd. Java staff have over 50 years of experience building some of Canada’s largest electrical infrastructure projects. We are seeking qualified Apprentice and Journeyman Powerline Technicians.
- Experience working on steel tower transmission line on puller/tension sites
- Must have experience working with implodes
- Rigging competency, experience operating man-lifts
- Climbing and working from heights up to 200 feet and working parallel to energized circuits
- Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
- Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
- Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment under the direct supervision of a Journeyman or Foreman.
- May climb poles and/or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles. Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
- Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices. May cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
- Use insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work.
- The ability to work at heights on wood poles, steel towers, etc. in adverse weather conditions
- Valid Apprentice/Journeyman certificate for Powerline Technician
- 2 - 3 years’ experience
- Strength, stamina, and the use of proper lifting techniques required to work with equipment weighing in excess of 30 lbs
- Good physical coordination and manual dexterity
- Mechanical ability
- Good hearing and color vision
- Ability to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations
- Demonstrate a punctual and sound work ethic
- Willingness to travel
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
- Group RRSP
- Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
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