Journeyperson Powerline Technician/powerline
1 week ago
**Journeyperson Powerline Technician/Powerline Technician Apprentice**
**(Almonte Operations Centre)**
**Reports to**
Operations Manager
**Job Brief**
**Work Centre Location**
Almonte, formerly a mill town, is located about 40 minutes from Ottawa in Ontario’s Highlands. It is now part of the Town of Mississippi Mills. Located on the Mississippi River, in Lanark County, the nearby communities are Pakenham and Ramsay.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Perform live line work on the distribution system
- Install and maintain poles, transformers, high voltage wire/cable and distribution system assets
- Perform service upgrades for residential and commercial connections
- Ensure work is performed efficiently in accordance with all relevant legislation, safety regulations and other requirements to which the Company subscribes or is obligated to enforce
- Perform street light maintenance and installation
- Use various pieces of test equipment and power tools
- Assist other departments with both scheduled and emergency work as required
- Work standby duty on a designated schedule
- Manage ESA permits and necessary locate requirements
- Manage inventory
- Service and troubleshoot electrical-related issues
- Ensure all work meets ESA and internal requirements
- Complete paperwork as required - job planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning, etc.
- Perform required professional development and safety training
- Other duties as assigned
**Skills and Qualifications and Requirements**
- Grade 12 diploma from a recognized Secondary School Institution is required
- Must be a fully certified Powerline Technician Journeyperson or currently registered as an apprentice
- Graduation from a recognized post-secondary Powerline Maintainer program is an asset
- Shall possess and maintain a valid Class DZ driver’s license in good standing
- Shall have demonstrated a history of safe work practices
- An exemplary understanding of the electrical power distribution system and regulatory standards is required
- Knowledge of:
- ESA regulations/Electrical Safety Authority Regulation 22/04, Utility Work Protection Code, Electrical Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable legislation
- WHMIS, CPR, First Aid
- Ability to read and interpret distribution system construction drawings and supporting documents
- Thoroughly familiar with equipment, standards and practices, applicable to this type of work
- Must be physically fit and able to perform the essential duties of the classification in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift various types and weights of equipment, climb poles with spurs, be in confined spaces, operate specific aerial devices and have bucket truck construction experience
- Able to work after standard hours and on-call rotation as well as travel for training and work-related purposes
- Complies with all safety guidelines with high regard for personal and public safety
**Competencies**
Customer Service -Provides efficient and timely services, treating all customers respectfully and professionally.
Leadership - Fosters team morale, safety and productivity while keeping people advised and informed.
Policy and Procedures - Follows and observes all ORPC policies and procedures
Work Knowledge - Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the job, roles and responsibilities, displaying confidence in work experience and ability
Problem Solving - When making a decision, all pertinent information is considered
Volume of Work - Designated work is completed while adjusting to changes in the scope and pace of work
Quality of Work - All work is performed accurately, methodically, and in a well-planned manner
Work Ethic - Must be dependable and able to work independently with limited supervision. Punctuality, availability to perform, while displaying flexibility, is essential
Collaborative Teamwork - Ensures the delivery of a high standard of customer service while working in a team environment, engaging effectively with other members of the team
**Work Authorization/Security Clearance**
- Clean criminal record (must be produced prior to hire)
- Driver abstract
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- An education check will be conducted
