EQUS, Canada's largest member-owned utility, requires a skilled Journeyman Powerline Technician to work on our construction team.
Job Purpose To perform duties of a Journeyman Powerline Technician.
Duties
Inspection and Patrols
To conduct patrol of lines, right-of-ways, and underground installations
To conduct inspections of rural substations including auto booster and regulator installations, reset targets and investigate failures as required
To collect periodic samples of transformer and regulator oil as required and arrange for appropriate lab testing and disposal
To conduct load and voltage readings as required
To conduct periodic inspections of radio equipment and arrange any emergency radio repairs from Telecontrol personnel
Construction Overhead (Duties involving climbing)
To string, sag, armor and tie in conductors
To frame poles aloft and install bus work
To connect grounds, both primary and secondary
To install lightning arrestors and switches
To check oil levels in transformers, oil circuit breakers and regulators. Add or replace oil as needed.
To install and connect regulators, oil circuit breakers and transformers
To test and repair system grounds
To obtain samples from transformers to check for PCBs
Construction Underground
To prepare foundations for, and in the erection of totally enclosed ground substations, and when assigned, to direct the work of contractors hired for projects of this kind
To install A, B, and C ground connectors of all types
To splice tension and non-tension conductors of all types
To frame poles on the ground, dig holes, set poles and anchors
To insure proper connection of stand-by generators
To ensure there is no conflict between R.E.A. system and other utilities or customer facilities
Underground – Circuits up to and including 25kv
To supervise and backfill trench
To string primary, secondary and occasionally communication cable
To build stress cone splices and to connect underground transformers both primary and secondary
To terminate conductors, phase out, and primary conductors and install switching cubicles
To switch in cubicles and transformers and to install riser ways and disconnects
To energize line and check transformers and breaker cabinets
Salvage of Distribution Overhead and Underground Facilities
To dismantle structures and to salvage re-useable materials, equipment and apparatus
To return re-useable materials, equipment and apparatus to material stock or repair depots in line with standard practice
Trouble Calls
To test and replace damaged equipment or apparatus that cannot be repaired on-site
To perform distribution systems maintenance duties such as replacing poles and transformers following an interruption
To trouble shoot and repair underground systems
To investigate trouble with the operation of distribution equipment and apparatus and to effect repairs as required
To test and replace damaged equipment or apparatus that cannot be repaired on-site
Maintenance
When assigned, to arrange for clearance and interruptions of service with service staff and to provide visual clearance of re-closures etc.
To conduct routine visual tests on new transformers and regulators and on units taken out of service for repair or for installation at another site
To assist in the testing and adjusting of switches and regulators
Review and Approval of Work This position reports directly to the Construction Work Leader.
Job Requirements
Journeyman Powerline Technician Certificate
Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and a Q air endorsement
First Aid and CPR Certification
WHIMIS
Solid knowledge of requirements of the Alberta Utility Electrical Code pertinent to the field of power line construction
Ability to communicate with members of team and to be able to easily comprehend and follow instructions-must work well with others
Previous experience in rural power distribution system operations would be an asset
Knowledge and experienced in the operation of heavy equipment
Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the trade
Capable of performing field repairs
Good health, strong physique and possess good body coordination
Closing date Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2013.
