Powerline Technician - Line

Powerline Technician - Line

ATCO Electric – Vegreville, AB

Join us as a Powerline Technician – responsible for maintaining and constructing electrical transmission and distribution lines. Safety protocols and preventive maintenance are key aspects of this role. As a journeyperson, you’ll also help develop PLT Apprentices and other new employees.

What You’ll Do

• Construct, operate, and maintain overhead transmission and distribution power lines, substations, and related equipment.
• Execute system switching in line with Electrical Operations Standards.
• Supervise contracted labor, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Administer maintenance programs and system inspections, maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical technicians for equipment installation and maintenance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults, offering both immediate and long-term solutions.
• Handle emergency response and standby duties efficiently.
• Coordinate outages and execute switching orders with precision.
• Respond to customer service requests promptly and professionally.
• Participate in company-sponsored community relations activities.
• Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly.
• Uphold stringent safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead, coach, and mentor apprentices and colleagues as required.
• Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

Valid or eligibility for Interprovincial Red Seal.

An expectation of the Powerline Technician - Line position is to sometimes provide after-hours stand-by duties. As such, you will be required to maintain a residence within the established service point boundary for Vegreville, AB.

Benefits

Why Work Here

Skilled trades employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom, experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace, and we are always supported in our career journey.

About ATCO Electric

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.

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