Power Line Technician
One (1) Regular position
Eel River, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21564-2024

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Power Line Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient construction, operation and maintenance of the distribution system, both overhead and underground; and for the safe and efficient operation and emergency maintenance of the transmission system within an allocated area.

Key functions include:

• Provide direction, oversight and on the job training to personnel and contractors on the job site and ensure that all Corporate Health & Safety rules are followed at all times to ensure the safety of employees and the public.

• Construct and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems; perform hotline, preventative and emergency maintenance work on the systems, respond to emergency power restoration which may involve the supervision of external/contracted personnel and perform emergency maintenance on the transmission system as required.

• Effectively coordinate work on the job site to ensure its cost effective, timely, completion. This includes minimizing down time by maintaining the line truck in adherence to the vehicle maintenance schedule, ensuring proper and sufficient materials are available to complete jobs and requesting and assisting other crews to complete work.

Our ideal teammate will have:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Power Line Technician CQ
• A valid Class 1E Driver's

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

· Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
· Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
· New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
· Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
· Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
· Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
· Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
· Career development and growth throughout the organization
· Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Tracey Gorman at [email protected].

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, December 19, 2024

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.