Foreman Powerline Technician

Alberta
- High River, Alberta
- Posted 2 years ago

**K-Line Maintenance & Construction**
- We are currently looking for a Foreman PLT to join our team based out of High River Alberta._

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the crew ensuring safety is a top priority
- Oversee the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission systems including overhead power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, switches, transformers and other associated equipment
- Oversee the erecting and maintaining of steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
- Read and interpret blueprints or process specifications and keep abreast on job/project targets and specifications
- Oversee in the installation and repair of underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals
- Frequently liaison and communicate with the Operations Division and related divisions
- Respond to unscheduled outages as the result of weather, component failures, etc.
- Perform technical inspections on electrical equipment and maintain assigned equipment in safe and operable condition
- Attend training sessions on safety, education, line construction, vehicle operation, meter testing and related topics
- Provide leadership to junior crew members and apprentices and regularly conduct performance reviews
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints, issues, and problems, and coordinate with others, internally and externally, as needed to ensure customer satisfaction
- Stakeholder communication including formal reporting on progress and the attainment of milestones on specific jobs and projects

**Experience & Education**
- Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Interprovincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate is required
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience as a Certified Powerline Technician
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership position
- Strong knowledge of the Provincial Electrical Utilities Regulations and the Occupation Health & Safety Act, Regulations and Codes

**Skills**
- Valid Class 3A driver’s license
- Ability to analyze electrical systems and select a safe course of action
- Knowledge of approved methods, materials and tools used in line construction and maintenance work
- Knowledge of electricity as it relates to electric distribution and use
- Good mental concentration to work with high voltage equipment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively work with a team and mentor apprentices
- The K-Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided for_
- persons with disabilities through all stages of the recruitment and selection process._
- an interview will be contacted._