JOURNEYPERSON POWERLINE TECHNICIAN/ OAKVILLE HYDRO
The Mearie Group
- Oakville, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Are customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
- Lead – they lead by example through their actions and attitudes
- Innovate – they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
- Commit to Excellence – in all that they do
- Potential to lead innovative projects and initiatives
- Career path exploration and development opportunities
- Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community
- Comprehensive total reward package
- Build, operate, and complete overhead work on energized primary and secondary systems
- Build, operate, and complete work on energized underground systems, cables, terminations, and splicing
- Install and maintain streetlights
- Perform regular stand-by duty and emergency callouts
- Troubleshoot and analyze underground and overhead line faults with the use of proper tools, operating maps, service maps and experienced observation
- Check, repair and/or replace tools and equipment
- Install wooden, concrete, steel, and fiberglass poles
- Install and replace domestic meters
- Install cable in trenches and make all connections
- Maintain line vehicles dielectric capacity by cleaning and repairing boom, bucket, and jib
- Assist in the training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians
- Assume the Lead Powerline Technician duties when required
- Completion of a Powerline Technician Program with Co-op experience
- Previous Electrical Utility experience
- Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Trades Training Program - Powerline Technician is an asset
- Journeyperson Powerline Technician status
- Demonstrated proficiency in a Windows environment and associated software applications
- Able to perform the essential duties in all weather conditions
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
- Demonstrated experience working with required tools
- Ability to work all shifts including weekends, as required
- A valid Ontario Class AZ Driver's Licence (or valid G and must obtain DZ within 5 months of hire and AZ within 12 months of obtaining the DZ licence) with an excellent driving record
- Well versed in the IHSA Safe Work practices guide and Electrical Utility Safety Rules
- Excellent safety and attendance record
- Brand ambassador – enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the behaviours and attitudes of the brand
- Is customer centric and displays an attitude of commitment and excellence with service delivery
- Stay a step ahead – make a priority to be in-tune with key industry disruptions, such as electrification of transportation, grid modernization and Smart Grid
- Have a futuristic and proactive mindset with the ability to foresee problems and act as required
- Be a self-starter who knows when to take the lead while using a collaborative approach to decision making
- Be a creative thinker with strong planning, organization, and execution skills
- Demonstrates flexibility and projects a positive/professional demeanor
- Be technically savvy and can understand or learn business requirements quickly
- Has strong planning, and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to identify, analyze and correct unusual occurrences within systems and considers all relevant information when making a decision
- Quality of work – work is well planned and completed accurately
- Displays keen attention to detail and can prioritize accordingly in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Is a fast learner who can adapt to an ever-changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Is self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of team
- Embraces a culture of innovation and continuous improvement