Journeyman PLT / 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician

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 opportunity 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

The successful candidate will erect, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical power distribution and transmission systems. They are also responsible for mentoring junior personnel and ensuring all work adheres to safety procedures and construction prints.

Applicants must hold a valid Journeyman or 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician certificate and a valid driver's license. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required, along with the ability to work at heights and in adverse weather conditions.

• Dental care • Employee assistance program • Extended health care • RRSP match • Vision care • Wellness program • Accommodations provided • Flights provided

• TeamworkPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Powerline maintenance
• Electrical infrastructure
• High-tension stringing
• Pole erection
• Underground power lines
• Transformer installation
• Grounding devices
• Construction prints reading
• Mentoring
• Safety compliance
• Mechanical ability
• Manual dexterity
• Teamwork
• Physical stamina
• Working at Heights
• Physical Stamina
• Power Lines
• Power Distribution
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Air Brakes
• Soldering
• Electrical Wiring
• Electric Power Distribution
• Optometry
• Insulator
• Fine Motor Skills
• Motor Coordination
• Electric Power Systems
• Transformers (Electrical)
• Network Switches
• Trustworthiness
• Honesty

• Construction
• Energy
• Trades
• Engineering
• Journeyman/Apprentice Electrician
• Electrical Substation / Relay Repairer
• Electrical Line Installers and Repairers
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Canada