Journeyperson Powerline Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is a community-focused electric distribution utility servicing approximately 23,000 homes and businesses across a 281sq. km service territory within the Town of Halton Hills. Located 15 minutes north of the 401, our office is accessible by GO Train and bus, and falls within a 35km radius of major urban centres, such as Guelph, Milton, Brampton, Mississauga, Cambridge, and Orangeville. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.
At Halton Hills Hydro, safety for our employees and the community is our number one priority; we care about our work, our customers, and our business. We have a commitment to delivering quality service and each member of our team has a responsibility to help one another achieve success and satisfaction on the job. HHHI is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).
We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Journeyperson Powerline Technician. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor. The successful candidate will be required to perform weekly standby duty, emergency and planned overtime on a regular basis and, therefore, must reside within a 35 km radius of the Acton Office.
DUTIES:
The duties for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
· Construction, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system, including overhead and underground of various voltages (up to and including 44kV);
· Perform live line work on overhead and underground electrical distribution lines of up to 44kV;
· Weekly standby duty; emergency and planned overtime;
· Manage ESA permits and necessary locate requirements;
- Service and trouble-shoot electrical related issues;
- Ensure all work meets ESA and internal requirements;
- Responsible for completing work / service orders within the allotted time frames;
- Ensure all installation/service work is done according to quality standards;
- Report and communicate according to company procedures;
- Assist with work overflow as needed;
- Follow all company policies and procedures;
- Adhere to all company safety policies; report all near-miss and incidents immediately;
- Complete paperwork as required – job Planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning
- Performance of all work within health and safety regulations, company standards, industry standards and applicable regulatory codes;
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$49.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Application question(s):
- Are you enrolled in, or completed, the PLT apprenticeship program.
- Are you willing and able to work outside during all weather conditions.
Work Location: In person
About Halton Hills Hydro
Halton Hills Hydro provides distribution excellence to approx. 23,000 customers in the Town of Halton Hills. Halton Hills Hydro is a local distribution company licensed by the Ontario Energy Board. Our mission statement is "To Provide Halton Hills with electricity distribution excellence in a safe and reliable manner". This mission statement is supported by these objectives: • Safety • Reliability • Competitive Rates • Financial Metrics • Conservation • Environmental • Community Focused • Smart Grid Implementation
Halton Hills Hydro has a history of innovation and leadership in the industry and community. In 1997, the utility received an Innovation Award from the MEA (now the EDA) for being one of the first utilities 'online'. In 2000, we received an MEA Environmental Excellence Award for a project in cooperation with the Grade 5 class from the neighbouring school to restore and naturalize a creek on the utility's property. In 2009, Halton Hills Hydro celebrated the significant safety milestone of 500,000 hours with no loss time. In 2010 the utility became one of the first 10 utilities in the province to fully implement their smart metering system and by the end of 2011, over 20% of our customers were taking advantage of the AccountOnline tool on the utility's website which allows customers to see their own detailed energy use and costs.
Halton Hills Hydro is a subsidiary of Halton Hills Community Energy Inc. a company owned by the Town of Halton Hills.
Journeyperson Powerline Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is a community-focused electric distribution utility servicing approximately 23,000 homes and businesses across a 281sq. km service territory within the Town of Halton Hills. Located 15 minutes north of the 401, our office is accessible by GO Train and bus, and falls within a 35km radius of major urban centres, such as Guelph, Milton, Brampton, Mississauga, Cambridge, and Orangeville. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.
At Halton Hills Hydro, safety for our employees and the community is our number one priority; we care about our work, our customers, and our business. We have a commitment to delivering quality service and each member of our team has a responsibility to help one another achieve success and satisfaction on the job. HHHI is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).
We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Journeyperson Powerline Technician. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor. The successful candidate will be required to perform weekly standby duty, emergency and planned overtime on a regular basis and, therefore, must reside within a 35 km radius of the Acton Office.
DUTIES:
The duties for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
· Construction, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system, including overhead and underground of various voltages (up to and including 44kV);
· Perform live line work on overhead and underground electrical distribution lines of up to 44kV;
· Weekly standby duty; emergency and planned overtime;
· Manage ESA permits and necessary locate requirements;
- Service and trouble-shoot electrical related issues;
- Ensure all work meets ESA and internal requirements;
- Responsible for completing work / service orders within the allotted time frames;
- Ensure all installation/service work is done according to quality standards;
- Report and communicate according to company procedures;
- Assist with work overflow as needed;
- Follow all company policies and procedures;
- Adhere to all company safety policies; report all near-miss and incidents immediately;
- Complete paperwork as required – job Planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning
- Performance of all work within health and safety regulations, company standards, industry standards and applicable regulatory codes;
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$49.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Application question(s):
- Are you enrolled in, or completed, the PLT apprenticeship program.
- Are you willing and able to work outside during all weather conditions.
Work Location: In person
About Halton Hills Hydro
Halton Hills Hydro provides distribution excellence to approx. 23,000 customers in the Town of Halton Hills. Halton Hills Hydro is a local distribution company licensed by the Ontario Energy Board. Our mission statement is "To Provide Halton Hills with electricity distribution excellence in a safe and reliable manner". This mission statement is supported by these objectives: • Safety • Reliability • Competitive Rates • Financial Metrics • Conservation • Environmental • Community Focused • Smart Grid Implementation
Halton Hills Hydro has a history of innovation and leadership in the industry and community. In 1997, the utility received an Innovation Award from the MEA (now the EDA) for being one of the first utilities 'online'. In 2000, we received an MEA Environmental Excellence Award for a project in cooperation with the Grade 5 class from the neighbouring school to restore and naturalize a creek on the utility's property. In 2009, Halton Hills Hydro celebrated the significant safety milestone of 500,000 hours with no loss time. In 2010 the utility became one of the first 10 utilities in the province to fully implement their smart metering system and by the end of 2011, over 20% of our customers were taking advantage of the AccountOnline tool on the utility's website which allows customers to see their own detailed energy use and costs.
Halton Hills Hydro is a subsidiary of Halton Hills Community Energy Inc. a company owned by the Town of Halton Hills.