Powerline Technician - Journeyperson

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION•Fort Smith, NT

4d•CA$50 - CA$61•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Fort Smith, NT, and requires relocation with assistance provided. The role is part of the Transmission Distribution Operations Division, performing Journeyperson level work in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations, underground systems, and streetlight systems. The position is based in Fort Smith but may support NTPC’s service areas across the Dehcho / Sahtu, North Slave, and Beaufort Delta regions.

Requirements

Certification as a Journeyperson Power Lineperson is required.
A minimum of five years of directly related experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution line systems required.
A Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement is required.
Knowledge & the ability to assist in the use of specialized equipment and be familiar with test procedures on power transformers, breakers, metering tanks, high voltage cables and switches, voltage regulators (i.e. ratio tests, capacitance/dissipation factor testing, DC HYPOT testing).
Ability to read and work off blueprints, as well as interpret drawings, diagrams, and specifications of a variety of types of electrical equipment, including manufacturer’s manuals and parts books.
Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good planning, organizational and communications skills.
Must be willing & able to travel throughout the regions.
Must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

An Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Power Lineperson Certification preferred.
Valid First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

Construct and maintain transmission and distribution lines (5kv to 138 kv), single phase and three phase, including the installation of transformers, poles, conductor and street lights.
Troubleshoot and repair transmission and distribution line systems throughout the Northwest Territories.
Perform routine customer service meter reading; install and remove single phase and polyphase meters.
Select proper size transformers, conductors and fuses for various distribution system upgrades and repairs, and perform feeder and phase balancing.
Maintain substations and be familiar with test procedures on power transformers, breakers, metering tasks, high voltage cables and switches, voltage regulators i.e. ratio tests, capacitance/dissipation factor testing, DC HYPOT testing.