Journeyperson Powerline Technician/powerline

**Journeyperson Powerline Technician/Powerline Technician Apprentice**

**(Pembroke Operations Centre)**

**Reports to**

Operations Manager

**Job Brief**

**Work Centre Location**

Situated on the beautiful Ottawa River, Pembroke is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. It is the largest centre located between Ottawa and North Bay. Pembroke is a great area in which to live; residents enjoy affordable housing, access to healthcare, connectivity, and an active lifestyle.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Perform live line work on the distribution system
- Install and maintain poles, transformers, high voltage wire/cable and distribution system assets
- Perform service upgrades for residential and commercial connections
- Ensure work is performed efficiently in accordance with all relevant legislation, safety regulations and other requirements to which the Company subscribes or is obligated to enforce
- Perform street light maintenance and installation
- Use various pieces of test equipment and power tools
- Assist other departments with both scheduled and emergency work as required
- Work standby duty on a designated schedule
- Manage ESA permits and necessary locate requirements
- Manage inventory
- Service and troubleshoot electrical-related issues
- Ensure all work meets ESA and internal requirements
- Complete paperwork as required - job planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning, etc.
- Perform required professional development and safety training
- Other duties as assigned

**Skills and Qualifications and Requirements**
- Grade 12 diploma from a recognized Secondary School Institution is required
- Must be a fully certified Powerline Technician Journeyperson or currently registered as an apprentice
- Graduation from a recognized post-secondary Powerline Maintainer program is an asset
- Shall possess and maintain a valid Class DZ driver’s license in good standing
- Shall have demonstrated a history of safe work practices
- An exemplary understanding of the electrical power distribution system and regulatory standards is required
- Knowledge of:

- ESA regulations/Electrical Safety Authority Regulation 22/04, Utility Work Protection Code, Electrical Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable legislation
- WHMIS, CPR, First Aid
- Ability to read and interpret distribution system construction drawings and supporting documents
- Thoroughly familiar with equipment, standards and practices, applicable to this type of work
- Must be physically fit and able to perform the essential duties of the classification in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift various types and weights of equipment, climb poles with spurs, be in confined spaces, operate specific aerial devices and have bucket truck construction experience
- Able to work after standard hours and on-call rotation as well as travel for training and work-related purposes
- Complies with all safety guidelines with high regard for personal and public safety

**Competencies**

Customer Service -Provides efficient and timely services, treating all customers respectfully and professionally.

Leadership - Fosters team morale, safety and productivity while keeping people advised and informed.

Policy and Procedures - Follows and observes all ORPC policies and procedures

Work Knowledge - Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the job, roles and responsibilities, displaying confidence in work experience and ability

Problem Solving - When making a decision, all pertinent information is considered

Volume of Work - Designated work is completed while adjusting to changes in the scope and pace of work

Quality of Work - All work is performed accurately, methodically, and in a well-planned manner

Work Ethic - Must be dependable and able to work independently with limited supervision. Punctuality, availability to perform, while displaying flexibility, is essential

Collaborative Teamwork - Ensures the delivery of a high standard of customer service while working in a team environment, engaging effectively with other members of the team

**Work Authorization/Security Clearance**
- Clean criminal record (must be produced prior to hire)
- Driver abstract
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- An education check will be conducted
- _Personal information submitted will be used for the sole purpose of this competition. It is collected and will be used in accordance with _The Municipal Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act_ for employment purposes.