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This is a safety-sensitive position, the successful candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy.

JOB SUMMARY:
The employee in this classification performs a variety of lineperson’s assignments involved in all aspects of the installation, construction, troubleshooting, repairing, specialized testing, maintenance, and ongoing inspection and maintenance of all overhead and underground distribution, transmission, switching station, substation and streetlight facilities and infrastructure.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Maintain, inspect, install and repair lines, substations, apparatus and services as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines and cables including lead sheathed and oil-insulated cables and terminations

Maintain, inspect, construct, install and/or repair streetlight poles, streetlight units, relays, controls, ballasts and lamps, including the repair of underground an overhead streetlight faults

Perform live line methods necessary to complete assigned work

Conduct inspections of transmission lines and switching facilities by regular low level air and ground patrol and determine the location, cause, nature and extent of any maintenance required





Diagnose overhead and underground line faults by conducting appropriate inspections and tests

Test the electrical continuity and insulation qualities of repaired cables, as required

Perform phasing to confirm line and transformer connections, as required

Investigate the cause of electrical interference complaints and recommend appropriate actions, as required

Determine routing and provide assistance for high load moves

Perform connect, disconnect and/or collection procedures

Interpret and implement engineering and/or manufacturer’s plans, drawings, construction specifications and standards related to the installation, modification, repair and operation of equipment

Inspect construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality standards are maintained

Investigate and asses customer complaints and recommend corrective courses of action

Verify new equipment is installed to specification and conduct the necessary tests to place into service

Issue and/or arrange for appropriate permits and perform switching, as authorized, in accordance with the Permitting System

Provide material estimates for maintenance and system improvements

Ensure customer service requests, complaints, trouble calls and power quality issues are investigated and processed in a timely manner

Maintain buildings, storage and substation yards, etc.

Read meters, as required by the position

Inspect,



service and operate specialized equipment and tools

Plan and conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records

Arrange for appropriate permits and develop and perform switching procedures as authorized

Read, compile and maintain records and drawings associated with the position

Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and corporate commitments

Participate in continuous educational and professional development, as required

Prepare cost estimates, as required

Supervise apprentices and other staff, as required

Maintain a clean and orderly work area

Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate, or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to safely and competently perform power line work at the journeyed level

Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Valid Class 1A driver’s licence

This position falls within the scope of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2067.

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act .

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

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📌 Powerline Technician (District Operator) (Saskatchewan)
🏢 SaskPower
📍 Saskatchewan