Job Journeyman / Journeywomen Powerline Technician, Nisku

Victor Energy 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 experienced Journeyman / Journeywomen Powerline Technicians (PLT) with duel citizenship to support our Canadian and European projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires
• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting and other associated equipment
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
• Have knowledge and expertise in the areas of construction, maintenance, and repair of both distribution and transmission power systems, coupled with the ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• Installing and detonating implodes.
• Energized Stick Work Experience
• Completing high-tension stringing activities
• Instruct, mentor and train junior personnel and Apprentices in duties, safe work practices, care and use of tools and equipment in a positive respectful manner
• Ability to read and understand the scope of construction prints provided.
• The ability to work at heights on wood poles, steel towers, etc. in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Journeyman certificate for Powerline Technician, Provincial and Red Seal
• Class 5 driver’s license, preference of a class 1 with airbrake endorsement.
• 5 years’ experience
• 25Kv experience is an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strength, stamina, and the use of proper lifting techniques required to work with equipment weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
• Good physical coordination and manual dexterity
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations
• Demonstrate sound work ethic
• Be punctual
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be Honest, respectful, and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Willing to travel and work in various locations in Canada and Europe

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling