Power Line Technician

Everyday a new adventure!

Division: Construction North of 60

Location: Whitehorse YT

What We Offer:

• Flexible benefits from first day of employment

• Competitive compensation

• An additional 5.2% of base salary (northern allowance)

• An additional $680 a month (northern allowance)

• Additional 5 days vacation for North of 60 positions

• 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 Power Line Technician at ATCO Electric Yukon youll play a crucial role in construction operation and maintenance of the Distribution system. 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.

While we are seeking a qualified Journeyperson we may consider applications from registered apprentices should a suitable journeyperson not be found.

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 thePower Line Technicianposition is to provide after-hours stand-by duties. As per Section 1 of the G-80 (ATCO Electrics Residency Requirements for Employees Required to do Stand-by Work) policy you will be required to maintain a residence within the established service point boundary forWhitehorse YTto meet after-hours service coverage requirements.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Electric Yukon is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6000 employees and assets of $23 billion ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing innovative modular facilities construction site support services and logistics and operations management) Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales) Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real information can be found at .

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity 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 our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honor and respect the diverse history languages ceremonies and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.