Apprentice - Power Cable Technician

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada The MEARIE Group Full time

**Apprentice - Power Cable Technician**

Without you, we’d be in the dark.

You enjoy working outside with your hands, on a team that collaborates to get things done. You love the changing and challenging problem-solving work of an Apprentice - Power Cable Technician. Through your education and recent experience, you’ve developed the insight to see how a job will unfold and the best way to safely get it done.

You’re the kind of person who believes that what you do is more than just a job - and you’re looking to be a part of a team that believes that, too.

Hydro Ottawa is that team.

**JOB SUMMARY**

As an Apprentice Power Cable Technician, you will participate in a recognized program to learn the Power Cable Technician trade and become a certified Power Cable Technician at Hydro Ottawa. During this time, you will work to construct, maintain, operate and repair Hydro Ottawa’s underground distribution system and install and connect cable and electrical equipment as you complete the necessary courses to qualify as a Journeyperson.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**

The essential responsibilities of a certified Power Cable Technician include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:

- Install, remove, and repair cable (RWU90, PILC, XLPE, EPR, fiber optic) in confined spaces, vaults, substations, trenches, including pole work when necessary.
- Complete cable jointing, cable terminating and identifying, and other aspects of the cable jointing trade according to approved methods.
- Perform live line work on the underground system following approved methods.
- Perform all work in accordance with utility’s construction and safety standards.
- Operate, or work in conjunction with, hydraulically operated aerial devices such as radial booms, derrick and bucket trucks, cable handler, cranes, tension machines, safety devices and equipment, voltmeter, ammeter, meg meter, cable fault tester and related equipment.
- Perform cable testing.
- Construct and maintain primary and secondary distribution vaults inside/outside commercial buildings.
- Install and connect new residential single-phase meters.
- Remove asbestos in accordance with approved practices.
- Install, maintain, operate and repair power transformers and switchgear stations equipment.
- Analyze GIS, P-Tech, and TC Mobile maps to verify accuracy and update accordingly.
- Troubleshoot, locate, and evaluate primary and secondary faults, and diagnose repairs as required, and operate related test equipment and hi-pot.
- Coordinate work with crews, other related work groups and contractors and customers.
- Provide on-call duties and other overtime work as required.
- Respond to emergency situations outside of regular hours.
- Train and mentor apprentices.
- Responsible and accountable for short term and long term job planning and organization, including key accounts.
- Operate and maintain assigned company vehicle, CVOR requirements, and stock and equipment as required.
- Perform switching, grounding and phasing in close proximity to open bus primary, live front and dead front switch gears.
- Recommend new or improved methods and techniques to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, accuracy and safety.
- Respond to and investigate accidents/incidents involving excavator cable dig-ins on Hydro Ottawa plant and complete Damage to Plant/Work for Others folders and report findings in writing.
- Provide detailed as-built mapping as required.
- Ensure project paperwork such as as-built drawings, stores requisition sheets, etc., are accurate and accounted for.
- Performs other related duties as required

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 2 year College Diploma, preferably Power Line Technician Program
- Demonstrated practical experience splicing primary and secondary underground cable
- Above average mechanical aptitude, reading and mathematical abilities

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**
- English essential, both oral and written
- Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
- Successful completion of the trades apprenticeship training program
- Valid Driver’s License (Class G or equivalent) with an excellent driving record
- Ability to obtain a DZ and/or AZ Drivers License
- Subject to a physical screen, reference/background verification, satisfactory “secret” (security level II) clearance and drivers abstract (with fewer than six demerit points)

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.

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