Veridian Connections Inc. safely and reliably delivers electricity to more than 110,000 customers in the Cities of Pickering and Belleville, the Towns of Ajax, Port Hope and Gravenhurst, and the communities of Uxbridge, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Port Perry, Beaverton, Sunderland and Cannington. Veridian Connections Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Veridian Corporation. The City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Belleville jointly own Veridian Corporation.
JOURNEYMAN LINEPERSON
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports directly to the Field Supervisor in the Ajax location and is responsible for the daily activities as follows:
Be familiar with all safe work practices as set out by IHSA and company standards and work in conformity to those practices.
Perform all construction and maintenance practices in connection with overhead, submarine and underground cable systems; install underground/submarine and overhead high and low voltage cable; set foundations for pad mounted equipment and install transformers and switching devices.
Be able to operate bucket truck, radial boon derricks, tensioning machines, boats, ATV’s, snowmobiles, off-road equipment, hydraulic equipment and all other equipment and tools used in line maintenance and construction.
Be familiar with measurement devices and carry out test procedures as required, testing for potential, measuring current using clip on ammeters, measuring withstand voltages with hi-pot equipment and location cable faults.
Be familiar with and carry out live line work practices and techniques on the systems including Bare Hand techniques, stick work and Rubber Glove techniques.
Respond to trouble calls and public emergencies regarding power outages, unsafe situations, service reconnections or enlist co-workers for assistance and dispatch as required.
Be available to perform regular stand-by duty and emergency call outs.
Travel to other areas within Veridian’s jurisdiction to help with emergency restoration including overnight trips.
QUALIFICATIONS
Powerline Technician Certificate.
Completed High School or equivalent.
C.V.P. & Veridian’s Standards.
Other training – Class AR/D Z driver’s license, Chainsaw Operation, Propane Certification, Lift Truck Certification, Work Protection Code Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification, Boat Operators License, Helicopter Safety course, Live Line Techniques, Underground Proficiency, IHSA Safety Training and Updates.
Overhead/underground maintenance and construction, organization, communication and troubleshooting skills.
Good knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to hr@veridian.on.ca by November 30, 2015. Applicants please note that accommodations are provided upon request. PLEASE QUOTE POSITION TITLE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL. Please note only candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in Veridian.
November 12, 2015
