Red Seal Powerline Technician - Toronto, Canada - Southwire
Description
Journeyman Lineman
Southwire Novinium is looking for Journeyman Linemen or Powerline Technicians - PLT (Red Seal) for long-term, year round opportunities.
We are looking for underground or strong overall utility experience with the desire to become more proficient in the underground craft.
Company:
Novinium Underground a Southwire Company
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers.
Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.
In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities.Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live.
How will you power what's possible?Position Summary
This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium's patented technology and processes.
Craftwork
Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion
Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points
Perform air flow tests
Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards
Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and un-sustained rejuvenation technologies
Provide field service and set up injection equipment
Switch medium voltage electrical circuits
Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner
Climb poles to perform work if needed
Project Management
Maintain Equipment, as necessary
Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories
Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records
Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required
Requirements:
Relevant work experience as Red Seal PLT or Lineman.
Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching or strong linework experience and willing to learn.
Ability to read circuit maps
Strong mechanical skills
Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Commercial Driver's License - preferred.
Passport and ability to travel to the US for training or operations
Working Conditions
Able and willing to travel on a regular basis
Able to safely climb poles if needed
Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.
Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay:
$30.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- PLT or Lineman: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Red Seal PLT (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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