Line Technician Specialist

1 week ago

Meadow Lake, Canada SaskPower Full time
Company Overview

SaskPower is a leading energy provider in Saskatchewan, dedicated to delivering reliable and efficient power solutions to our customers. As a major employer in the province, we offer challenging careers that will help you grow and develop your skills.

Salary

We offer a highly competitive salary of $85,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as retirement savings plans.

Job Description

As a Line Technician Specialist, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the installation, construction, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution, transmission, switching station, substation, and streetlight facilities and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Maintain, inspect, install, and repair lines, substations, apparatus, and services, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground lines and cables.
  2. Maintain, inspect, construct, install, and/or repair streetlight poles, streetlight units, relays, controls, ballasts, and lamps, including the repair of underground and overhead streetlight faults.
  3. Perform live line methods necessary to complete assigned work.
  4. Conduct inspections of transmission lines and switching facilities by regular low-level air and ground patrol and determine the location, cause, nature, and extent of any maintenance required.
  5. Diagnose overhead and underground line faults by conducting appropriate inspections and tests.
  6. Test the electrical continuity and insulation qualities of repaired cables, as required.
  7. Perform phasing to confirm line and transformer connections, as required.
  8. Investigate the cause of electrical interference complaints and recommend appropriate actions, as required.
  9. Determine routing and provide assistance for high load moves.
  10. Perform connect, disconnect, and/or collection procedures.
  11. Interpret and implement engineering and/or manufacturer's plans, drawings, construction specifications, and standards related to the installation, modification, repair, and operation of equipment.
  12. Inspect construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality standards are maintained.
  13. Investigate and assess customer complaints and recommend corrective courses of action.
  14. Verify new equipment is installed to specification and conduct the necessary tests to place into service.
  15. Issue and/or arrange for appropriate permits and perform switching, as authorized, in accordance with the Standard Protection Code.
  16. Provide material estimates for maintenance and system improvements.
  17. Ensure customer service requests, complaints, trouble calls, and power quality issues are investigated and processed in a timely manner.
  18. Maintain buildings, storage, and substation yards, etc.
  19. Read meters, as required by the position.
  20. Inspect, service, and operate specialized equipment and tools.
  21. Plan and conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
  22. Arrange for appropriate permits and develop and perform switching procedures as authorized.
  23. Read, compile, and maintain records and drawings associated with the position.
  24. Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations, and corporate commitments.
  25. Participate in continuous educational and professional development, as required.
  26. Prepare cost estimates, as required.
  27. Supervise apprentices and other staff, as required.
  28. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely and competently perform power line work at the journeyed level.
  • Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
  • Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Valid Class 1A driver's licence.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as retirement savings plans. Our benefits package is designed to support your overall well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Others

This position falls within the scope of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2067. Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study, and/or presentation. At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We're dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include Indigenous Peoples, members of Visible Minority Groups, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ community, persons who served and are serving in the military, newcomers to Saskatchewan. We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully. As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we're committed to addressing, mitigating, and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace.

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