Jobs in Canada
  Job-seekers
     Job search
  Employer search

  Add your resume
  Update resume
  Remove resume

  Set-up job alert
  Modify job alert
  Remove job alert

  Employers
     New account
  Employer log-in
  Control panel
  Post a job
  Resume search
  Employer F.A.Q.

  Resources
     F.A.Q.
  International
  Privacy policy
  Contact us

Red Seal Recruiting
 
Senior Lineman Technician
 

We are currently looking for a Senior Power Line Technician for a power utility company in the spectacular Yukon Territory. While working in the Yukon Territory you will have access to extensive outdoor recreational opportunities, breathtaking scenery and a rapidly growing economy. As a member of the Transmission and Distribution team you would be responsible for the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations and street light systems in order to maintain continuous and satisfactory service to customers. As Senior Power Line Technician you would be responsible for supervising and training Power Line Technicians in Mayo and Dawson City as well as performing plant checks and minor plant maintenance.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time.

Salary: 40 hours per week, $70,877 - $83,385, plus benefits and bonuses. Relocation Assistance.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Location: Mayo, Yukon Territory

Skill Requirements:
Education: Journeyman Power Line Technician, Inter-provincial or Red Seal certification preferred, Class 3 Drivers License with air endorsement, rigging and hoisting certification.

Experience: 5 years or more, crew leadership and supervisory skills

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Major Work Area: Public utility commission - Construction, Maintenance, Service. Exposure to high voltage equipment, heights, and plant environment, Performs relief coverage for other districts are required. Travel and periods of immediate stand-by coverage are requirements of this position. May be exposed to inclement weather while working outside and when traveling.

You will be responsible to perform all aspects of line maintenance such as installation, maintenance, repair, construction and customer service work including one-man work and response, while ensuring compliance with high safety standards and practices.

Specific Skills: Performs feeder and phase balancing; troubleshoot and repair distribution systems including pole and conductor replacement; meter readings and installs poly phase metering; investigating customer complaints; constructs transmission and distribution, single phase and three phase, including installation of three phase transformer banks; stops, starts and synchronizes prime movers as per operational requirements; de-energizes and isolates/energizes and returns to service equipment and their respective auxiliary equipment as per standard procedures; performs right-of-way brushing maintenance; completes outage and system event reports; maintains confidentiality of corporation information; performs other related duties.

Additional Skills: Read reports, Work at heights, Write maintenance reports, Instruct Apprentices

 
Date: May 30, 2008
City/Town:Mayo
Location:YK/Yukon Terr.
Wage/Salary: $70,877 - $83,385 yearly
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: Permanent
Type: Full Time
How to apply:Email
Company: Red Seal Recruiting
Contact:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Eligibility note:

It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in Canada. Unless the advert states otherwise, please ensure you have this permission before applying.


This site accepts

Click here to add Best Jobs Canada to your favorites

Click here to make Best Jobs Canada your home page

Copyright © DGnet Ltd.