Apprentice, Powerline Technician

**Apprentice, Powerline Technician**

**Position Purpose**:
Power your potential at Alectra We're looking for motivated Apprentice Powerline Technicians eager to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced Lead Hands and Journeypersons. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience in constructing, maintaining, and operating electrical distribution systems, setting the foundation for a rewarding career as a Powerline Technician. Join Alectra and take the next step in your professional journey

If you meet the following criteria, we welcome you to apply:
**Education & Specialized Knowledge**
- Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent
- Successful completion of Powerline Technician College Program is considered an asset
- Must hold and maintain a Class “G” driver’s license in good standing, “DZ” or “AZ” driver’s license is considered an asset

**Experience**
- Minimum of 2 years practical electrical experience or recognized equivalent
- Previous co-op experience with Alectra Utilities is an asset

Below is the job description of a Powerline Technician. During your apprenticeship you will be trained on all aspects of the job progressively over the apprenticeship period.

**Responsibilities**:
Construct and maintain the overhead and underground electrical distribution system including:

- Participate in job planning/tailboard conference.
- Setup work area protection including but not limited to ensuring traffic control at job sites and safety measures are in place.
- Perform approved line work techniques such as rubber glove, bare hand, and live line tools techniques.
- Install, maintain, and operate system components such as poles, wires, guying, switches, switchgear, transformers, cables, splices, terminations, and components at substations on ground, aloft and/or within confined spaces.
- Utilize and operate motorized vehicles and equipment, such as trucks, radial boom derricks, aerial devices, portable generators, power saws and drills in a safe manner.
- Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
- Conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers and the general public.
- Execute switching instructions from the Alectra Control Room and adherence to the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
- Trouble shoot customer power outages to determine the cause, make necessary repairs and restore the power to customers.
- Communicate with System Control staff to report defective equipment and unsafe conditions verify any tag-out/ lock-out procedures are followed.
- Required to participate in on-call duties and emergency call-out.
- Complete inspections of newly installed or modified distribution plant in accordance with Reg 22/04 and Alectra's Construction Verification Program including completing the Record of Inspection and Inspection Certificates.
- Assist with training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians not including Mearie apprenticeship record required sign offs.
- Perform line clearing as required.
- Support and participate in job specific training and programs.
- The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

**Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:
**Education & Specialized Knowledge**
- Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
- Requires a recognized Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.
- Requires working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements.
- Requires working knowledge of EUSR rules, the utility work protection code and other related safety regulations.
- Strong understanding of ESA rules and regulations applicable to the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.

**Experience**
- Minimum four (4) years hands-on working experience on overhead and underground electrical distribution systems up to 44 kV.

**Skills/Abilities/Competencies**
- Physically fit to perform position responsibilities and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate all equipment associated with the trade.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Alectra’ s line-work practices, procedures, and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work from work orders, specifications, standards, and instructions, able to interpret prints, sketches, and diagrams.
- Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate laptop computers and electronic tools and technology.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex problems.
- Requires a valid Class “A” driver’s license with a “Z” endorsement

**Working Conditions**

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