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 was awarded the 2017 Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA), recognizing the organization as an exceptional leader in the industry. The Performance Excellence Award recognizes a local distribution company’s achievements in five categories: health and safety, operational excellence, financial operations, conservation and demand management and contribution to the community.

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 Customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary customer service
• are Leaders – who lead by example through their actions and attitudes
• are Innovators - they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
• Commit to Excellence - in all that they do

Oakville Hydro encourages work/life balance and promotes a culture that is diverse, inclusive, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. Individuals who choose to be a part of our organization are offered:
• Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community in which we live and work
• An on- site fitness center
• Comprehensive total reward package
• Employer paid benefits

We are currently seeking an energetic individual who possess these qualities to join our team as an:

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. 

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
• Completion of secondary school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED)
• 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 4 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

Please send your resume with the position title in the subject line, to HR@oakvillehydro.com 

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.

November 6, 2018