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Résumé du poste

The Journeyperson Powerline Technician is responsible for the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. They must also model safe work practices, mentor junior personnel, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Détails du poste

Our Distribution group is currently seeking Journeyperson Powerline Technicians (PLT) to join our growing team, in the Ferndale, ON area. Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT's are responsible for construction of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. This is a hands-on role where your technical ability and commitment to safety will directly support our operations and team culture. Please Note: Candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance. These projects will be for unionized worksites. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW). Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain steel / wood poles, towers, and guy wires Install overhead and underground power lines, insulators, conductors, transformers, switches, and associated equipment Perform conductor stringing, sagging, clipping, and dead-ending (energized and de-energized) Execute advanced system switching tasks, including reclosers and loop feeds Perform UG (underground) cable testing, terminations, and equipment installation Splice, solder, and insulate conductors for connections Model safe work practices and ensure crew adherence to Valard’s HSE policies Mentor apprentices and junior personnel in tasks, safety protocols, and equipment use Proficiently carry out advanced live line work procedures and teach basic live line procedures to apprentices Lead or assist with job hazard assessments, fall protection plans, and critical lift plans Ensure proper documentation of safety forms, inspections, and procedural compliance Submit daily documentation and reports Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A or Red Seal) Demonstrated experience in the utility construction sector Direct power distribution experience Demonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and UG installations Class 4 Rubber Glove experience Understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems Ability to read construction prints and electrical schematics Valid Drivers Licence with ability to provide an acceptable Drivers Abstract (Preference for Commercial Drivers Licence) Preference for Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights Cert, First Aid (CPR/AED) This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) This position offers an hourly rate of $45.04 - $67.56 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits are provided by CUSW. About our Business Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. * Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level. * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. * Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. * We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Ce que vous ferez

The Journeyperson Powerline Technician is responsible for the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. They must also model safe work practices, mentor junior personnel, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A or Red Seal) certification and have demonstrated experience in utility construction. A valid driver's license is required, and candidates must be willing to join the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW).

Avantages

• Union benefits

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• Recruitment · Souhaitée
• Technical · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• Health · Souhaitée
• Compliance · Souhaitée
• safety · Souhaitée
• Documentation · Souhaitée
• Reporting · Souhaitée
• Switching · Souhaitée
• maintenance · Souhaitée
• Procurement · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Powerline maintenance
• Electrical distribution systems
• Live line work
• System switching
• Underground cable testing
• Conductor stringing
• Job hazard assessment
• Fall protection
• Safety documentation
• Mentoring
• Electrical schematics
• Construction print reading
• Rubber glove procedures
• Equipment installation
• Operations
• Environment Health And Safety
• Procurement
• Oil and Gas
• Network Switches
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Working at Heights
• Transformers (Electrical)
• Soldering
• Job Safety Analysis
• Fall Protection
• Electric Power Distribution
• Power Distribution
• Power Lines
• Insulator
• Utility Cooperative

Domaines d’emploi

• Construction
• Trades
• Energy
• Journeyman Technician
• Utility Line Technician
• Electrical Line Installers and Repairers
• Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers