Powerline Technician

2 days ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Atco Full time
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As a Powerline Technician at ATCO Electric, you will play a vital role in maintaining and constructing electrical transmission and distribution lines, ensuring reliable electricity supply to communities and businesses. Your work will involve constructing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground power lines, substations, and related equipment, as well as installing and maintaining street lighting systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Construct, operate, and maintain electrical transmission and distribution lines, substations, and related equipment.
  • Install and maintain street lighting systems, adhering to quality and safety standards.
  • Execute system switching, in line with Electrical Operations Standards.
  • Supervise contracted labor effectively, ensuring compliance and quality.
  • Administer maintenance programs and system inspections, while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
  • Collaborate with electrical technicians for equipment installation and maintenance.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults, offering both immediate and long-term solutions.
  • Handle emergency response and standby duties efficiently.
  • Coordinate outages and execute switching orders with precision.
  • Respond to customer service requests promptly and professionally.
  • Participate in company-sponsored community relations activities.
  • Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly.
  • Uphold stringent safety and environmental regulations.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor apprentices and colleagues as required.
  • Engage in continuous personal and professional development.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.
  • Valid or eligibility for Interprovincial Red Seal.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using bare hand, sticks, and 25kv rubber glove work achieved through live line training is preferred.
  • Valid Class 5 vehicle operator's license; ability to obtain Class 1 or Class 3 Operator's License.
  • Valid First Aid Certificate.
  • Previous on-call and troubleshooting experience preferred.
  • Basic computer skills are an asset.
About ATCO

ATCO is a leading energy provider in North America, serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. We're advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure. We're also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.

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