The Foreperson is required to oversee the day-to-day activities of the crews and works to ensure customers will receive the right delivery of products and services with the utmost consideration for safety. This role is responsible for mentoring apprentices and ensuring a safe work environment for all.
Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day activities of the crew ensuring safety is a top priority
Oversee the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission systems including overhead power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, switches, transformers and other associated equipment
Oversee the erecting and maintaining of steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
Read and interpret blueprints or process specifications and keep abreast on job/project targets and specifications
Oversee in the installation and repair of underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals
Frequently liaison and communicate with the Operations Division and related divisions
Respond to unscheduled outages as the result of weather, component failures, etc.
Perform technical inspections on electrical equipment and maintain assigned equipment in safe and operable condition
Attend training sessions on safety, education, line construction, vehicle operation, meter testing and related topics
Provide leadership to junior crew members and apprentices and regularly conduct performance reviews
Investigate and resolve customer complaints, issues, and problems, and coordinate with others,



internally and externally, as needed to ensure customer satisfaction
Recording QC information throughout task execution(s) and submitting all return data for each project as required
Filling out daily project specific documentation
Stakeholder communication including formal reporting on progress and the attainment of milestones on specific jobs and projects
Working with General Foreperson and Project Delivery Team members as required to satisfy client requirements for job execution.
Qualifications and Requirements Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Interprovincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate is required
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience as a Certified Powerline Technician
Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership position
Strong knowledge of the Provincial Electrical Utilities Regulations and the Occupation Health & Safety Act, Regulations and Codes
Valid Class 3 driver’s license
Ability to analyze electrical systems and select a secure course of action
Knowledge of approved methods, materials and tools used in line construction and maintenance work
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
Good mental concentration to work with high voltage equipment
Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively work with a team and mentor apprentices
Ability to travel in various locations throughout Alberta and work overtime as required
Strong time management skills

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📌 Foreperson Powerline Technician (Alberta)
🏢 K-Line Group of Companies
📍 Alberta