Journeyperson Powerline Technician

22 hours ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Valard Full time

We are currently seeking Journeyperson Powerline Technicians (PLT) to join our growing team to support a multi year Distribution project in Central Ontario.Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT's are responsible for construction of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical ability, mentoring capacity, and commitment to safety will directly support our operations and team culture.Please Note: This position is based in Central Ontario, and candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.Duties and Responsibilities:Erect and maintain steel / wood poles, towers, and guy wires Install overhead and underground power lines, insulators, conductors, transformers, switches, and associated equipment Perform conductor stringing, sagging, clipping, and dead-ending (energized and de-energized) Execute advanced system switching tasks, including reclosers and loop feeds Perform UG (underground) cable testing, terminations, and equipment installation Splice, solder, and insulate conductors for connections Model safe work practices and ensure crew adherence to Valard’s HSE policies Mentor apprentices and junior personnel in tasks, safety protocols, and equipment use Conduct and review tailboards, FLHA, and daily safety checklists Proficiently carry out advanced live line work procedures and teach basic live line procedures to apprenticesLead or assist with job hazard assessments, fall protection plans, and critical lift plans Ensure proper documentation of safety forms, inspections, and procedural compliance Submit daily documentation and reportsRequirementsJourneyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) certificationProven experience in the utility or electrical construction sectorDirect power distribution experienceValid Drivers Lisence (Prefernence for Commercial Drivers Lisence) with ability to provide an acceptable Drivers AbstractDemonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and UG installations Class 4 Rubber Glove experienceStrong understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems Proficiency in reading construction prints and electrical schematics Preference for Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights Cert, First Aid (CPR/AED)This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)BenefitsThis position will be part of the CUSW union and benefits are provided by the union.About our BusinessValard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

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