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Senior Distribution Powerline Technician, Foreman
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About the role
- Senior Distribution Powerline Technician leading teams in construction of electrical power distribution systems. Hands-on leadership role requiring travel to various sites across Ontario.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct morning tailboard with entire crew present
- Enforce safety compliance, including but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe boots, high visibility clothing, face guards, etc.
- Communicate with construction manager safety concerns, potential hazards and other issues
- Adhere to and enforce all company specific and industry specific safety regulations
- Lead the Erection of steel / wood poles, towers, and guy wires
- Install overhead and underground power lines, insulators, conductors, transformers, switches, and associated equipment
- Perform conductor stringing, sagging, clipping, and dead-ending (energized and de-energized)
- Execute advanced system switching tasks, including reclosers and loop feeds
- Perform UG (underground) cable testing, terminations, and equipment installation
- Splice, solder, and insulate conductors for connections
- Model safe work practices and ensure crew adherence to Valard’s HSE policies
- Mentor apprentices and junior personnel in tasks, safety protocols, and equipment use
- Conduct and review tailboards, FLHA, and daily safety checklists
- Proficiently carry out advanced live line work procedures and teach basic live line procedures to apprentices
- Lead or assist with job hazard assessments, fall protection plans, and critical lift plans
- Ensure proper documentation of safety forms, inspections, and procedural compliance
- Submit daily documentation and reports
Requirements
- Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) certification
- Previous experience leading teams of PLT's
- Direct power distribution experience
- Valid Drivers Lisence (Preference for Commercial Drivers Lisence) with ability to provide an acceptable Drivers Abstract
- Demonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and UG installations
- Class 4 Rubber Glove experience
- Strong understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems
- Proficiency in reading construction prints and electrical schematics
- Preference for Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights Cert, First Aid (CPR/AED)
Benefits
- Benefits are provided by CUSW.
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