Powerline Technician

Oakville Hydro is a progressive electricity distribution company. Using a sophisticated network of remotely switched power lines of approximately 1,400 km, we have reliably delivered energy to households and businesses for over a century. Oakville Hydro offers customer service to developers and consumers, as well as designs, builds and maintains Oakville’s state-of-the-art power distribution system. 

Oakville Hydro’s Stayin’ Alive Safety program was honoured as one of Canada’s safest employers with the Canadian Occupational Safety (CSE) 2017 Silver Award in the Utilities and Electrical category.   We received the 2015 Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA), recognizing the organization as an exceptional leader in the industry.  

At Oakville Hydro, we believe that our continued success as an industry leader is due to our innovative, customer focused, team-oriented employees who continually strive to exceed customer expectations and take pride in all areas of our businesses. 

Successful Oakville Hydro employees are:  

1. Customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary customer service
2. Driven to execute – they deliver on commitments no matter their challenges
3. Innovative – they look for new opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
4. Strong communicators – they build relationships by connecting with people inside and outside of our organization
5. Experts – who know their business, the challenges in the industry and are able to build solutions that help our customers
6. Leaders – who lead by example through their actions and attitudes

We are currently seeking an energetic individual who possess these qualities to join our team as a Powerline Technician. 

Powerline Technician

Reporting to a Line Supervisor, the Powerline Technician is accountable for the maintenance, construction and repair of, overhead and underground distribution systems, as well as the operation of vehicles and equipment pertaining to the line trade.

Duties include:

• Safely construct, operate, inspect and maintain overhead work on energized primary and secondary systems 
• Work on energized underground systems, cables, terminations and splicing
• Install and maintain street lights
• Perform regular stand-by duty and emergency call-outs
• Troubleshoot and analyze underground and overhead line faults with the use of proper tools, operating maps and experienced observation
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment
• Install wooden, concrete, steel and fiberglass poles
• Install and replace domestic meters
• Experience installing cable in trenches and make all required connections
• Safely operate company vehicles and equipment
• Encourage, coach and mentor apprentices and co-op students
• Take on the Lead Powerline Technician duties when required
• Committed to work in compliance with all health and safety and environmental legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, EUSR and Oakville Hydro’s Policies and Procedures. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Grade 12 high school (OSSD or equivalent)
• Completion of a Powerline Technician Program with Co-op experience
• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Trades Training Program - Powerline Technician
• Journeyperson Powerline Technician status with 8 years’ experience
• A valid Ontario Class `AZ' Driver's Licence (or valid G and must obtain DZ within 5 months of hire and AZ within 12 months of DZ) and possess an excellent driving record
• Ability to work effectively with hand tools
• Fully proficient in the IHSA Safe Work practices guide and Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR) handbook
• Ability to analyze unusual occurrences in systems and repair them
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and co-workers 

Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Interested candidates may apply by emailing their resume and cover letter to hr@oakvillehydro.com by March 13, 2018. Please reference “Powerline Technician” in the subject line. 

February 13, 2018