Power Line Technician
One (1) Regular position
Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21653-2025

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 Transmission Power Line Technician/Distribution and Construction lineman will be responsible to safely and efficiently operate, construct, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and perform emergency restoration of transmission electrical systems in adherence with all work methods and practices.

Key functions include:
• Construct & maintain high voltage lines, terminals and substations as per established practices, procedures and work methods.

• Carry out preventative and emergency maintenance on the Transmission system, including live line maintenance, using the live line tools and bare hand work methods.

• Operate and carry out emergency maintenance on the Transmission system including call-outs in extreme weather conditions, assessment of outages and remedial action to restore transmission systems.

Our ideal teammate will have:
• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Power Line Technician CQ Or Distribution Construction Lineman 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, February 25, 2025

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