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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAylmer, ON, CanadaCA$45.04 - CA$67.56 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Journeyperson Powerline Technician qualification (434A or Red Seal) is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in the utility construction sector is required.
  • Direct power distribution experience is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and underground installations is required.
  • Class 4 Rubber Glove experience is required.
  • Understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems is required.
  • Ability to read construction prints and electrical schematics is required.
  • A valid driver's licence and an acceptable driver's abstract are required.
  • Candidates must be willing to join the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers.
  • Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain steel and wood poles, towers, and guy wires.
  • Install overhead and underground power lines, insulators, conductors, transformers, switches, and associated equipment.
  • Perform conductor stringing, sagging, clipping, and dead-ending on energized and de-energized systems.
  • Execute advanced system switching tasks, including reclosers and loop feeds.
  • Perform underground cable testing, terminations, and equipment installation.
  • Splice, solder, and insulate conductors for connections.
  • Model safe work practices and ensure crew adherence to health, safety, and environment policies.
  • Mentor apprentices and junior personnel in tasks, safety protocols, and equipment use.
  • Carry out advanced live line work procedures and teach basic live line procedures to apprentices.
  • Lead or assist with job hazard assessments, fall protection plans, and critical lift plans.
  • Ensure proper documentation of safety forms, inspections, and procedural compliance.
  • Submit daily documentation and reports.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Commercial Driver's Licence is preferred.
  • Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights certification, and First Aid (CPR/AED) are preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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