Powerline Technician Line

Everyday a new adventure!

Location: Grande Prairie AB

Division: Operations ATCO Electric

Duration: Approximately 20 Months

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 15 days paid vacation
• 5 additional flex paid days off
• Charitable donation matching
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment

• A culture based on safety caring integrity agility collaboration and striving for excellence

Why Work Here

Skilled trades employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace and we are always supported in our career journey.

About the Role

As a Powerline Technician at ATCO Electric youll play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing electrical transmission and distribution lines. Your work ensures reliable electricity supply to communities and businesses. Safety protocols and preventive maintenance are key aspects of this role. Additionally as a journeyperson youll assist in developing PLT Apprentices and other new employees.

What Youll Do:

• Construct operate and maintain overhead and underground power lines substations and related equipment.
• Install and maintain street lighting systems adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Execute system switching in line with Electrical Operations Standards.
• Supervise contracted labor effectively ensuring compliance and quality.
• Administer maintenance programs and system inspections while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical technicians for equipment installation and maintenance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults offering both immediate and long-term solutions.
• Handle emergency response and standby duties efficiently.
• Coordinate outages and execute switching orders with precision.
• Respond to customer service requests promptly and professionally.
• Participate in company-sponsored community relations activities.
• Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly.
• Uphold stringent safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead coach and mentor apprentices and colleagues as required.
• Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

What Were Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.
• Valid or eligibility for Interprovincial Red Seal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using bare hand sticks and 25kv rubber glove work achieved through live line training is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle operators license; ability to obtain Class 1 or Class 3 Operators License.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Previous on-call and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills are an asset.

An expectation of the Powerline Technician line position is to sometimes provide after-hours stand-by duties. As such you will be required to maintain a residence within the established service point boundary for Grande Prairie AB.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal education and employment background check and other skills assessments as needed for the position.

ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics Utilities Energy Infrastructure Retail Energy Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at.

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.Visit our website for more information.