Journeyperson or Apprentice Powerline Technician

**Journeyperson or Apprentice Powerline Technician // Enwin Utilities Ltd.**

(Hourly Wage $34.86 - $49.80)
Location: Windsor, ON

Reporting to the Supervisor Hydro Distribution, the successful applicant will be responsible for responding to a variety of emergency calls, performing, or assisting with inspection and maintenance activities and participating in capital construction work in both overhead and underground environments. The duties include but are not limited to: analyse, evaluate and respond to emergent requests from third parties including power quality issues, repair/replacement of damaged equipment, down wires or damaged or broken poles, cable faults, emergency locates and complete after hours service and credit reconnects and emergency repairs; construct, operate and maintain ENWIN plant and equipment in overhead and underground environments and ensure proper care, maintenance and operation of all assigned tools, equipment and vehicles; process required documentation; splice, terminate, fault locate and repair underground high voltage and secondary cables; assist with all types of switching in overhead and underground systems including the downtown network; perform work in confined spaces or act as an attendant/rescuer, network “Y” and “H” splicing; perform inspection and maintenance on overhead and underground plant and equipment as required; administer all elements of the Utility Work Protection Code as related to work performed. In addition to these duties, the Powerline Technician will be required to participate in regularly scheduled standby duty and afternoon shift on a rotation basis.
The hours of work for this position are 7:30am - 3:30pm.

The successful applicant must possess the following qualifications:

- Fully Qualified Journeyperson Powerline Technician or an Apprentice Powerline Technician or possess a Powerline Technician diploma.
- Successfully complete a Technical Skills Assessment.
- Knowledge of hydro electric utility equipment and familiarity with customer owned equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team through successful positive and collaborative relationships.
- Proven commitment to developing and promoting safe work practices.
- Proven ability to successfully cope with stressful situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment that includes heavy lifting, stretching and pulling, climbing to work at heights and/or work in confined spaces, work in proximity to high voltage energized lines in extreme weather conditions, year-round both during the day and in the evening.
- Readily available for stand-by duty and shift work.
- Knowledge of iPad technology is considered an asset.
- Valid Class “A” Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement or the ability to obtain both within ninety (90) working days of appointment to the position.

The Apprentice Powerline Technician is required to successfully complete an 8,000-hour Powerline Technician apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is comprised of on-the-job training and completion of each level of the MTCU Powerline Technician (434A) Apprenticeship Training program. Wage progression within the classification will depend on satisfactory performance on the job and successful completion of the MTCU Powerline Technician (434A) Apprenticeship Training program delivered via IHSA and additional ENWIN specific training objectives. The incumbent will be assigned to various crews throughout the apprenticeship period and, with training, will be expected to work on and operate high voltage equipment. This program is comprised of on-the-job training with various crews focused on overhead and underground equipment and plant, and any required external courses. Duties will become progressively greater with each phase of practical experience and formal training during the apprenticeship and training program.
ENWIN Utilities Ltd. provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation