Journeyman PLT / 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician (Alberta)

Journeyman PLT / 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician (Alberta)

09 Aug
|
Victor Energy
|
Alberta

09 Aug

Victor Energy

Alberta

Victor Energy is a powerline contractor with over 30 years experience building Alberta's electrical infrastructure, recently acquired by Java Holdings Ltd. Java staff have over 50 years of experience building some of Canada's largest electrical infrastructure projects. We are seeking qualified Journeyman Powerline Technicians / 3rd Year Powerline Technicians (PLT) for a work chance in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires
Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting and other associated equipment
Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
Have knowledge and expertise in the areas of construction, maintenance, and repair of both distribution and transmission power systems, coupled with the ability to follow instructions and procedures
Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
Completing high-tension stringing activities
Instruct, mentor and train junior personnel and Apprentices in duties, safe work practices, care and use of tools and equipment in a positive respectful manner
Ability to read and understand the scope of construction prints provided.




The ability to work at heights on wood poles, steel towers, etc. in adverse weather conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Valid Apprentice/Journeyman certificate for Powerline Technician, Provincial and Red Seal
Class 5 driver's license, preference of a class 1 with airbrake endorsement.
5 years' experience
25Kv experience is an asset
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strength, stamina, and the use of proper lifting techniques required to work with equipment weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
Good physical coordination and manual dexterity
Mechanical ability
Ability to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations
Demonstrate sound work ethic
Be punctual
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be Honest, respectful, and trustworthy
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Willingness to travel and valid Passport
SCHEDULE: 6 weeks on island 2 weeks off (subject to change)
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY TYPES: All accommodations and flights to Turks and Caicos Islands covered
LOA
Overtime at time and a half after 40 hours (5 days at 8 hours standard time and 2 hours overtime)
Double time on weekends
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program

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📌 Journeyman PLT / 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician (Alberta)
🏢 Victor Energy
📍 Alberta

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