Red Seal Powerline Technician

**Journeyman Lineman**

Southwire Novinium is looking for Journeyman Linemen or Powerline Technicians - PLT (Red Seal) for long-term, year round opportunities. We are looking for underground or strong overall utility experience with the desire to become more proficient in the underground craft.

**Company**:Novinium Underground a Southwire Company

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

**Position Summary**

This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium’s patented technology and processes.

**Craftwork**

Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion

Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points

Perform air flow tests

Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards

Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and un-sustained rejuvenation technologies

Provide field service and set up injection equipment

Switch medium voltage electrical circuits

Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner

Climb poles to perform work if needed

**Project Management**

Maintain Equipment, as necessary

Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories

Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records

Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required

**Requirements**:
Relevant work experience as Red Seal PLT or Lineman.

Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching or strong linework experience and willing to learn.

Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows

Ability to read circuit maps

Strong mechanical skills

Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Commercial Driver's License - preferred.

Passport and ability to travel to the US for training or operations

**Working Conditions**

Able and willing to travel on a regular basis

Able to safely climb poles if needed

Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.

Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time

Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness

**Benefits We Offer**:

- 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus

**Experience**:

- PLT or Lineman: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal PLT / Journeyman Lineman certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person