Powerline Technician

JOB SUMMARY: The employee in this classification performs a variety of lineperson's assignments involved in all aspects of the installation, construction, troubleshooting, repairing, specialized testing, maintenance, and ongoing inspection and maintenance of all overhead and underground distribution, transmission, switching station, substation and streetlight facilities and infrastructure.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Maintain, inspect, install and repair lines, substations, apparatus and services as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines and cables including lead sheathed and oil-insulated cables and terminations
Maintain, inspect, construct, install and/or repair streetlight poles, streetlight units, relays, controls, ballasts and lamps, including the repair of underground an overhead streetlight faults
Perform live line methods necessary to complete assigned work
Conduct inspections of transmission lines and switching facilities by regular low level air and ground patrol and determine the location, cause, nature and extent of any maintenance required
Diagnose overhead and underground line faults by conducting appropriate inspections and tests
Test the electrical continuity and insulation qualities of repaired cables, as required
Perform phasing to confirm line and transformer connections, as required
Investigate the cause of electrical interference complaints and recommend appropriate actions, as required
Determine routing and provide assistance for high load moves
Perform connect, disconnect and/or collection procedures
Interpret and implement engineering and/or manufacturer's plans, drawings, construction specifications and standards related to the installation, modification, repair and operation of equipment
Inspect construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality standards are maintained
Investigate and asses customer complaints and recommend corrective courses of action
Verify new equipment is installed to specification and conduct the necessary tests to place into service
Issue and/or arrange for appropriate permits and perform switching, as authorized, in accordance with the Standard Protection Code
Provide material estimates for maintenance and system improvements
Ensure customer service requests, complaints, trouble calls and power quality issues are investigated and processed in a timely manner
Maintain buildings, storage and substation yards, etc.
Read meters, as required by the position
Inspect, service and operate specialized equipment and tools
Plan and conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
Arrange for appropriate permits and develop and perform switching procedures as authorized
Read, compile and maintain records and drawings associated with the position
Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and corporate commitments
Participate in continuous educational and professional development, as required
Prepare cost estimates, as required
Supervise apprentices and other staff, as required
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to safely and competently perform power line work at the journeyed level
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Valid Class 1A driver's licence

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