Apprentice Powerline Technician - Fort Simpson, Canada - NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION

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Fort Simpson, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Participates as a member of the T&D Division and performs Apprentice duties of Journeyperson level work in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations underground and streetlight systems.

Responsibilities:

Restores transmission and distribution systems when there is a power disturbance, failure, or storm damage by locating the source of the problem, replacing and /or repairing defective power lines and accessories.
Completes pole and conductor replacements on distribution or transmission systems throughout the NWT Power Corporation. (120v to 115KV)
Calculates transformer, conductor and fuse sizes for various distribution system upgrades. Includes feeder and phase balancing.
Completes customer service meter readings and installs single phase and poly phase metering.
Constructs single phase and three phase transmission and distribution lines (5KV to 115KV). Includes installation of three phase transformer banks.
Performs routine line and substation maintenance and inspections.
Performs hot stick work on 5 KV to 115 KV lines from wood and steel structures. Uses hotline and liveline maintenance techniques and procedures for 5KV 25KV.
Monitors material, equipment and related costs used on various work orders on a daily and weekly basis. Completes all paper work in a timely manner.
Works with and assists other trades and contractors and provides guidance and training to apprentice power linepersons, casuals and/or helpers as required.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 70% in each of the following courses: English 202, Math 203, Science 10 or a passing mark of 70% or higher on the Trades Entrance Exam #5. Some related electrical experience required.
Team player with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
Good planning, organizational and communications skills.
Valid NT Class 5 driver's license required.
Must undergo a successful criminal background check.

Salary for this position starts at $28.44/hr. and increases as apprenticeship progresses, plus a location allowance of approximately $6,184 per year.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

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