Lead Hand - Power Line Technician 

Interested in working at a small utility with a sense of achievement, teamwork and community involvement? Wellington North Power, servicing the urban areas of Arthur, Holstein and Mount Forest, has an immediate opening for a Lead hand, Journeyperson Power Line Technician. The distribution system consists of 44kV sub-transmission, 4.16kV and 8.3kV distribution and six municipal substations. 

The Major Duties in Addition to that of Powerline Technician Include: 

• Plan and oversee daily work activities including construction projects, regular maintenance activities, metering and customer service support;
• Ensure safe work practices are followed in all activities;
• Provide guidance and leadership to fellow staff with respect to work execution;
• Ensure project-related documentation including Ontario Regulation 22/04 certificates, material issue sheets, utility work protection code switching orders and safety tailboards are completed;
• Oversee fleet and equipment maintenance;
• Maintain adequate levels of material in inventory;      
• Involvement in capital planning of the distribution system to maintain reliability and safety; and
• Other duties as assigned. 

Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications: 

• At least 10 years’ experience as qualified Powerline Technician or equivalent;
• Demonstrated ability to use all equipment associated with the trade;
• Able to read and interpret work orders, construction drawings, verbal and written instructions;
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electrical Utilities Safety Rules, Ministry of Transportation’s Book 7 and Utility Work Protection Code;
• Working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 22/04;
• High regard for personal and public safety in a team environment;
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with above average computer knowledge;
• Readily available for on-call/standby duties and emergency call-out; and
• Must hold and maintain a valid “AZ” or “DZ” driver’s license in good standing. 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by Friday, July 24, 2020 to: 

Wellington North Power Inc.

Attention: Jim Klujber

P.O. Box 359, 290 Queen Street West

Mount Forest ON   N0G 2L0

or

E-mail to jklujber@wellingtonnorthpower.com

Wellington North Power Inc. would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

July 8, 2020