Power Line Technician (U24-270)

at  FortisAlberta Inc

ABOUT US

At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to both lead and work within a team environment; this includes leading by example in promoting and applying safe work practices.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and team members; this includes good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team or independently as an individual contributor.
• Good organizational and time management skills, able to manage numerous projects and competing demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A journeyman power line technician certificate is required.
• A valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s license with an air brake endorsement is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional trade certifications, certificates, diplomas, or degrees in a related discipline would be considered an asset.

• Work safely in accordance with safety practice regulations and procedures.
• Maintain a safe worksite; this includes completing a hazard assessment and site work plan, correcting any unsafe conditions, reporting incidents, and supporting incident investigations.
• Construct, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot the electric distribution system (both overhead and underground).
• Perform live line work.
• Draft switching plans and perform radial, system and substation switching.
• Draft and obtain hold offs.
• Perform distribution operations, distribution construction, distribution maintenance, patrols/repairs, and trouble restoration.
• Construction Readiness – including but not limited to placing first calls, PPO’s, booking third party contractors, backhoe, hydrovac, unit contractors etc. and the completion of a construction readiness checklist, when required.
• Distribution Operations – prioritizing and executing operations workload including but not limited to SIO’s, trouble calls, pre route planning and escorting over dimensional loads,
• Alternate Designate – Cable Fault Locating, Cable ID, Line Apparatus, System Switching, VLF Testing, Advanced Live Line, Construction.
• Provide quick and courteous customer service for trouble calls or power interruptions.
• Mentor apprentices and other team members.
• Participation in a standby rotation is required.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.