Powerline Technician

Spark Power•London, ON

3d•CA$45 - CA$55•Onsite

About The Position

Spark Power is seeking a Journeyperson Certified Powerline Technician to join their growing team in London, Ontario. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power lines, cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting, and associated equipment. The technician will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance, performing hands-on electrical work, and coordinating with inspection authorities.

Requirements

Certification as a Powerline Technician Journeyperson, including successful completion of MEARIE or IHSA Powerline Technician Training Program (434A Red Seal Powerline Technician) or equivalent
Be able to operate bucket trucks, radial boom derricks, hydraulic equipment and all other tools used in line maintenance and construction
Be familiar with and carry out live line work practices and techniques on the systems including stick work, and rubber glove techniques
Must have a valid Driver’s License (DZ or AZ)
Must be able to provide a certificate of Powerline Technician qualification
Must have prior training in the following: Working at Heights, Pole Top and Bucket Rescue, Bucket Evacuation

Responsibilities

Ensure that local and company H&S requirements and initiatives are upheld in order to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
Conduct self in a professional manner with internal team members and customers.
Installing, maintaining and repairing overhead and underground electrical systems, including power lines and cables, and street lighting systems.
Connecting and insulating conductors and related wiring.
Climbing ladders or operating hydraulic buckets when working on poles and towers.
Ensure quality workmanship by conducting inspections of completed work which include analyzing drawings to verify compliance with job requirements and applicable related codes/regulations.
Coordinate with local electrical inspection governance to have work correctly approved per the local code requirements.
Inventory control.
All other duties as assigned.