Powerline Technician

**Powerline Technician**

Elexicon Energy’s is the fourth largest municipally owned local hydro utility in Ontario servicing over 174,000 residential and business customers across the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area including Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Clarington, Belleville, Gravenhurst, Uxbridge, Port Hope, Scugog and Brock. We are the fastest growing public electric utility in the province, in an electrifying industry that is shaping the discourse across multiple sectors as Canada drives towards its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

**WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?**

At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects, and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Be very familiar with all safe work practices as set out by IHSA and company standards and work in conformity thereto.
- Set foundations for pad mounted equipment and install transformers and switching devices.
- Be able to operate bucket trucks, radial boom derricks, tensioning machines for stringing operations, underground fault locating equipment, cable tracing equipment, hydraulic equipment and all other tools used in line maintenance and construction. Must be able to operate boats, ATV’s, snowmobiles, and off-road equipment if trained to do so. Be familiar with measurement devices and carry out test procedures as required, testing for potential, measuring current using clip on ammeters, measuring withstand voltages with hi-pot equipment and location of cable faults.
- Be familiar with and carry out live line work practices and techniques on the systems including Bare Hands Techniques, stick work and rubber glove techniques.
- Must understand and comply with Ontario Traffic Manual, Field Book 7, IHSA, OHSA, Reg. 22/04, and other policies and procedures.
- Respond to trouble calls and public emergencies regarding power outages, unsafe situations, service reconnections, or enlisting assistance from co-workers and dispatch as required.
- Be available to perform regular stand-by duty and emergency call outs.
- Travel to other areas within Elexicon’ s jurisdiction to help with emergency restoration including overnight trips.
- Other duties as required may be considered part of these responsibilities.

**KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Overhead/underground maintenance and construction, organization, communication and troubleshooting skills.
- Good knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- High School diploma or equivalent
- Journeyperson Lineperson / Powerline Technician Certification (Red Seal certification is preferred)
- V.P./Reg.2204 training
- Class AZ/DZ driver’s license
- Chainsaw Operation
- Propane Certification
- Lift Truck Certification
- Work Protection Code Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Live Line Techniques
- Underground Proficiency IHSA Safety Training and Updates

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, EQUITY, AND BELONGING:
Elexicon Energy embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work to meet your needs.