Journeyman Powerline Technician / 3rd Year Apprentice
Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Turks and Caicos Islands
In PersonSix weeks on the islands followed by two weeks off; schedule may change.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering
About the job
Requirements
Hold a valid Apprentice or Journeyman certificate for Powerline Technician, Provincial and Red Seal.
Have a Class 5 driver's license; a Class 1 license with airbrake endorsement is preferred.
Have 5 years of experience.
Have the strength, stamina, and proper lifting techniques required to work with equipment weighing more than 50 pounds.
Have good physical coordination and manual dexterity.
Have mechanical ability.
Be able to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations.
Demonstrate a sound work ethic, punctuality, cultural awareness and sensitivity, honesty, respect, and trustworthiness.
Be able to work independently or in a team environment.
Be willing to travel and hold a valid passport.
Be able to read and understand construction prints.
Be able to work at heights on wood poles and steel towers in adverse weather conditions.
Responsibilities
Erect and maintain steel, wood, or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires.
Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting, and associated equipment.
Splice, solder, and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks.
Use knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair of distribution and transmission power systems, and follow instructions and procedures.
Open and close switches and install grounding devices on lines and equipment.
Complete high-tension stringing activities.
Instruct, mentor, and train junior personnel and apprentices in duties, safe work practices, and the care and use of tools and equipment.
Desired Qualifications
Have 25 kV experience.
Hold a Class 1 driver's license with airbrake endorsement.
Journeyman PLT / 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician
Victor Energy · Calgary, Canada (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-05
Workplace: remote
Department: Construction
Description
Victor Energy is a powerline contractor with over 30 years experience building Alberta’s electrical infrastructure, recently acquired by Java Holdings Ltd. Java staff have over 50 years of experience building some of Canada’s largest electrical infrastructure projects. We are seeking qualified Journeyman Powerline Technicians / 3rd Year Powerline Technicians (PLT) for a work opportunity in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires
Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting and other associated equipment
Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
Have knowledge and expertise in the areas of construction, maintenance, and repair of both distribution and transmission power systems, coupled with the ability to follow instructions and procedures
Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
Completing high-tension stringing activities
Instruct, mentor and train junior personnel and Apprentices in duties, safe work practices, care and use of tools and equipment in a positive respectful manner
Ability to read and understand the scope of construction prints provided.
The ability to work at heights on wood poles, steel towers, etc. in adverse weather conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid Apprentice/Journeyman certificate for Powerline Technician, Provincial and Red Seal
Class 5 driver’s license, preference of a class 1 with airbrake endorsement.
5 years’ experience
25Kv experience is an asset
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Strength, stamina, and the use of proper lifting techniques required to work with equipment weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
Good physical coordination and manual dexterity
Mechanical ability
Ability to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations
Demonstrate sound work ethic
Be punctual
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be Honest, respectful, and trustworthy
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Willingness to travel and valid Passport
SCHEDULE:
6 weeks on island 2 weeks off (subject to change)
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY TYPES:
All accommodations and flights to Turks and Caicos Islands covered
LOA
Overtime at time and a half after 40 hours (5 days at 8 hours standard time and 2 hours overtime)