Underground Lineman - Canada at Southwire Canada
Are you ready to join the People Behind the Power™ of our Canadian organization, which has consistently achieved a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification in recent years? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting job opportunity.
This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium’s patented technology and processes.
Location : Toronto, Ontario
Role Type : On Site
Starting Pay Rate : $52.00
Shift : 10 / 4
Travel Requirements : Must be able to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico as may be required.
Responsibilities
Safety
- Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries
- Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior
- Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules
- Responsible for the safety of all people at a worksite
Craftwork
Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosionPlace and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end pointsPerform air flow testsPrepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standardsInject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair / rejuvenation fluids using sustained and unsustained rejuvenation technologiesProvide field service and set up injection equipmentSwitch medium voltage electrical circuitsWrite and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit ownerClimb poles to perform work if neededCarry out other duties as assignedProject Management
May coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation)Maintain rolling stock and equipmentSelect Injection Adapters, and cable accessoriesAssist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work recordsOperate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as requiredCustomer Relations
Provide positive customer serviceRequirements
Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentationExperience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switchingStrong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbowsAbility to read circuit mapsBasic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet / web)Understanding of basic construction skillsStrong mechanical skillsFamiliarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switchingSafe work record and a firm commitment to safetyValid driver’s license and acceptable DMV recordCDL preferredPassport and ability to travel to Canada preferredWorking Conditions
Able and willing to travel on a regular basisAble to safely climb poles if neededAble to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of timeMust be able to fit into a confined space rescue harnessMust conduct dig operations as requiredFrequent sitting, standing and walkingFrequent exposure to seasonal elementsConditions may vary based on assignmentBenefits
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)Paid Time Off & Paid HolidaysPension PlanOne‑on‑one financial coaching with an independent Certified Financial PlannerPersonal DaysLong & Short-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramsAdvancement & Professional Growth opportunitiesParental Leave Top UpMoreSeniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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