Journeyperson Powerline Technician - Regina, Canada - Rising Edge Group

Rising Edge Group

Verified Company

Regina, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Role

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, the role of Powerline Technician is to install new and maintain low and high voltage equipment in a substation. Under this role the PLT Journeyperson will gain handson experience with the installation of ground grids, structural steel's erection and the repair and assembly of power system equipment. The PLT Journeyperson is responsible to assist with the installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of high voltage transformers and all other related equipment on a substation._ _

Responsibilities
- framing poles
- stringing conductor
- replacing fittings and conductor; and

Other related work specific to the grade level for each Apprentice
Assist in the daytoday activities involved with substation construction
Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, and switches, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, P&C (protection and control) equipment and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition systems) systems, human machine interfaces (HMI) and remote terminal units (RTUs)
Install time sensitive network and power cabling, including connection, location, and documentation of all circuits, as required
Perform preventive equipment maintenance; scheduled, unscheduled and emergency requests
Perform maintenance, predictive inspections, and testing on substation equipment
Develop work scopes, draft procedures, and perform routine repairs
Comply, always, with Rising Edge Technologies operating and maintenance safe work practices, procedures, and standards
Develop and maintain test and maintenance reports while working under Journeyman PLT
Work with Journeyperson Electricians to install ground grids, power system equipment's assembly and erection of structural steel

Requirements:

Power Line Technician (Operating) Certificate
Journeyperson PLT ticket
Have knowledge of the Electrical Utility Code (E.U.C Safety Codes Act) and Occupational Health and Safety rules as they relate to the PLT role
Have a valid Provincial Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office and computerbased test equipment would be an asset
Must meet preaccess Drug & Alcohol testing requirements
Must be able to work comfortably at heights

Benefits