Powerline Technician - Journeyperson

Working in a team environment, the Powerline Technician participates as a member of the Transmission Distribution Operations Division and performs Journeyperson level work in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations underground and streetlight systems.

This position is based out of Hay River; however, the routine work area encompasses all communities throughout the South Slave region. The Powerline Technician may be assigned to support a variety of locations across NTPC’s service areas, including the Dehcho/Sahtu, Beaufort Delta, and North Slave regions, as well as hydro sites and remote transmission line operations.

• Always work safely, adhere to all aspects of the NTPC Health, Safety and Environment programs, while complying with all rules and regulations, and continually practicing health and safety while performing any duties.
• Restores transmission and distribution systems following a power disturbance failure, or storm-related damage by locating faults, replacing, and/or repairing defective power lines and accessories.
• Completes pole and conductor replacements on transmission and distribution systems across NTPC’s network, ranging from 120V to 115kV.
• Constructs single-phase and three-phase transmission and distribution lines from 5kV to 115kV, including the installation of three-phase transformer banks.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of transmission and distribution lines and substations.
• Performs hot-stick work on lines ranging from 5kV to 115kV from wood and steel structures. Uses hot-line and live-line maintenance techniques in accordance with established procedures and industry standards on 5kV to 115kV lines.
• Collaborates and assists with other trades and contractors, while providing guidance and training to apprentice Power Linepersons, casual employees, and/or helpers as required.
• Monitors and tracks materials, equipment, and associated project costs for assigned work orders on a daily and weekly basis. Completes all required documentation, including tailboards, daily reports, and related records, accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintains current knowledge on the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.

• Certification as a Journeyperson Power Lineperson with a minimum five (5) years directly related experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution line systems required. Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson is preferred. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in the use of specialized equipment and be familiar with test procedures on power transformers, breakers, metering tanks, high-voltage cables, switches and voltage regulators (i.e. ratio tests, capacitance and dissipation factor testing, DC hipot testing).
• Ability to read and work off blueprints, as well as interpret drawings, diagrams, and specifications of a variety of types of electrical equipment, including manufacturer’s manuals and parts books.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Good planning, organizational and communications skills.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset. 
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout NTPC’s service regions.
• A Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement is required.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

This is a bargaining unit position. Salary for this position ranges from $50.05/hr. to $60.81/hr. in addition there is a location allowance of approximately $3,823 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Hay River, NT and does require the successful candidate to reside/relocate here. Relocation assistance may be provided. 

Indigenous Employment Policy:  candidates must clearly identify eligibility status through our online application portal to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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