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Powerline Technician Lead Hand
2 weeks ago
**Powerline Technician Lead Hand**
Full-Time; Term Position May 19, 2025 - November 28, 2025
40 hours per week - Four 10-hour shifts
Salary is per Collective Agreement and IBEW Local 1928
**General Accountability**
- The Town of Antigonish Electric Utility has an opening for a Powerline Technician Lead Hand.
- The position is full time, term position
- Estimated term dates: May 19, 2025, to November 28, 2025
TOA is currently undergoing a Grid Modernization project with a voltage conversion to 25kV. This requires the change out of approximately 684 pole top transformers. This term would primarily see 300 to 400 pole top transformers replaced, with additional pad-mount change outs. As part of the overall conversion preparation, other line work will be scheduled and may consist of conductor stringing, pole setting, transfer of conductor, short circuit rebuilds, and other duties as scoping becomes refined. Toward the latter part of the term, TOA anticipates execution of the first feeder conversion involving the change of taps on new dual voltage transformers.
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safe work methods and practices under the supervision of the Project Manager, working closely with the Working Supervisor of the Electric Utility. As a member of the Electric Utility team, you will be required to work effectively with your peers and perform the necessary administrative duties as required. This accountability involves promoting safe work procedures and vehicle safety; reporting and learning from incidents; engaging in group communications; promoting loss control; and ensuring awareness of procedures. You will also be required to meet customer needs by working effectively, representing the Town, and promoting electrical safety in the community.
**Responsibilities**
- As the lead of a team of 3 PLTs, install approximately 300-400 dual voltage pole top transformers in preparation of the utility’s planned conversion to a new 25 kV feeder system. Voltages on the primary side range from 2400 to 24941 V and sample voltages on the secondary side range from 120 to 600 V.
- Carry out scoping for voltage conversion preparation tasks on select sections of circuit in sequence aligning with the overall conversion plan for the project.
- Participate in planning and execution of transformer changeouts involving digger truck and traffic control setups as required based on site conditions.
- Carry out planning and preparation of safety documentation associated with being a Temporary Workplace Signer, job safety analysis and any other reporting related to safety. Training will be provided if not already certified as a Signer.
- Track progress and provide regular report on progress to the Project Manager for the Town’s Grid Modernization Project.
- Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment using electrical test equipment
- Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets when working aloft on poles and towers, or work in confined spaces such as trenches and tunnels to install power lines and cables and associated equipment
- Communicate with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments.
- Manage transformer inventory taken out of service for either salvage or package for shipment for refurbishment.
- Comply with the Town Electric Utility’s safety requirements and all code of practices for line work.
- Work under guidance of the Electric Utility’s Supervisor to ensure Utility practices carried out for the project are consistent with practices of the operating Utility with respect to scheduling outages, setting up bucket trucks through town and conducting work in public.
- Attend any safety meetings that the utility holds to keep up to date on any safety learnings and provide any feedback/learnings from experiences gained throughout the term period.
**Qualifications**:
- 3-5 years distribution line experience as a qualified technician is required
- Possess a Grade Xll education or equivalent.
- Possess Interprovincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certification.
- Hold a valid Nova Scotia Class 3 Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement
**Additional Skills and Abilities**:
- Prove leadership and communication skills.
- Responsible for safety and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments, self-management skills, work ethics and a positive attitude
- Possess skills to provide mentorship and coaching to other PLT’s and Apprentices
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you currently hold an Interprovincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certification?
- Have you led or supervised a crew in the field for transformer installations or related distribution work?
- How many years of distribution line experience do you have
