Job Title: Journeyman Powerline Technician Department: Powerline Division Reports To: Lead PLT Version: September 2026 Summary of Position Powerline Technicians are responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems. Primary Responsibilities >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16779248 BCX8"> primary responsibilities of the Journeyman Powerline Technician can include;
- Follow all company, client and regulatory OH&S; requirements including safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions. Participate in job planning/tailboard and safety meetings
- >span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW16779248 BCX8">repair and maintain electrical distribution systems.
- Terminate underground distribution systems.
- >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16779248 BCX8">maintain and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting and other associated equipment.
- In conjunction with PLT Lead, develop and mentor apprentices by supporting job training, competency assessments, and career development and always lead by example.
- Perform live-line (hot line) maintenance, repairs, and construction on energized distribution and transmission systems using approved tools, equipment, and work methods.
- Conduct switching, isolation, and system restoration activities to support planned and unplanned outage work.
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- >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16779248 BCX8">maintain street lighting systems.
- Work with various types of heavy equipment including aerial booms, diggers (RDB), backhoes, trackhoes, nodwells, tension stringing equipment, and skid steers.
- Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly.
- Maintain strict compliance with electrical safety regulations, PPE requirements, and safe work practices when working on or near energized systems.
- Other duties as required.



Core Competencies >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16779248 BCX8">of >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16779248 BCX8">Journeyman Powerline Technician would require an individual to possess the following core competencies;
- Adaptability: Demonstrates strong awareness of utility safety standards and changing worksite conditions. Adjusts quickly to new procedures, technologies, weather challenges, and operational priorities while maintaining safety and reliability.
- Collaboration: Works respectfully and efficiently with team members, system operators, apprentices, contractors, and other trades to ensure safe and successful completion of work.
- Communication: Clearly able to communicate technical details, instructions, hazards, and work plans with supervisors, clients, and team members. Provides accurate verbal updates, completes clear documentation, and ensures understanding during tailboard talks and safety briefings.
- Customer Service: Invested in maintaining a high standard of professional service to ensure to retain and to continue to build Company’s reputation for safety, reliability and efficiency.
- Detail Orientated: Ensures to apply a high degree of attention to details to ensure all work performed meets functionality, code requirement, and utility specifications.
- Leadership: Provides guidance and mentorship to apprentices and labourers by modeling safe work practices, reinforcing standards, and explaining procedures. Supports a positive safety culture through clear instruction and professional conduct.
- Organization: Competent in prioritizing tasks effectively to maintain workflow efficiency. Manages time and resources to meet deadlines and operational requirements while ensuring work is performed safely and to standard.
- Problem Solving:



Assesses problems and develops solutions while working in demanding conditions—such as extreme weather, energized environments, or emergency call-outs. Maintains situational awareness and follows safety standards.
- Technical

Skills:
Applies sound judgment when selecting tools, methods, and corrective actions. Evaluates risks, and jobsite hazards before determining the safest and most efficient solution. Skills and Qualification Requirements Required:
- Powerline Journeyman certification recognized in Alberta
- Good physical coordination and manual dexterity. Possess strength and stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques, with the ability to lift more than 25 kilograms
- Sufficient understanding of mechanical (equipment) concepts and principles
- Good hearing and colour vision
- Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable drivers abstract
- Comfortable working at heights in varying extreme environmental conditions
- Able to work in confined spaces
- Safety certifications: Common Safety Orientation CSTS 2020 with WHMIS, First Aid, Ground Disturbance Level 1I, H2S, Fall Protection Preferred:
- Red Seal Endorsed Journeyman certification
- 3-5 years experience of overhead powerline construction
- Experienced in performing live-line (hot line) work on energized electrical distribution systems, utilizing approved techniques and specialized equipment
- Possess valid class 3 driver’s license with acceptable drivers abstract
- 2-3 years experience in leading utility crews Work Setting >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16779248 BCX8">conditions >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16779248 BCX8">Journeyman Powerline Technician may be exposed to;
- Working outdoors in varying environmental conditions
- Travelling to various work sites, including remote areas
- Frequent strenuous work including heavy lifting, carrying and reaching
- Climbing poles or towers
- Working from a bucket attached to an aerial lift boom
- Entering manholes and underground vaults
- Standby duties
- After hours response calls
- Other hazards associated with the trade and individual job settings

📌 Powerline Technician Journeman (Bonnyville)
🏢 NOVA Mechanical Systems
📍 Bonnyville