Senior Distribution Powerline Technician (PLT) / Foreman
$55 - $65 per hourFull-time
Valard Group Of Companies
Description
We are currently seeking Senior Distribution Powerline Technician (PLT) / Foreman to join our growing team to support Distribution projects across Ontario.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for leading crews in the construction of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical ability, mentoring capacity, and commitment to safety will directly support our operations and team culture.
Please Note: This position will require travel to various sites across Ontario to projects on unionized worksites. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW).
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Lead and conduct morning tailboard with entire crew present
- Enforce safety compliance, including but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe boots, high visibility clothing, face guards, etc.
- Communicate with construction manager safety concerns, potential hazards and other issues
- Adhere to and enforce all company specific and industry specific safety regulations
- Lead the Erection of steel / 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 (energized and de-energized)
- Execute advanced system switching tasks, including reclosers and loop feeds
- Perform UG (underground) cable testing, terminations, and equipment installation
- Splice, solder, and insulate conductors for connections
- Model safe work practices and ensure crew adherence to Valard’s HSE policies
- Mentor apprentices and junior personnel in tasks, safety protocols, and equipment use
- Conduct and review tailboards, FLHA, and daily safety checklists
- Proficiently 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
- Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) certification
- Previous experience leading teams of PLT's
- Direct power distribution experience
- Valid Drivers Lisence (Preference for Commercial Drivers Lisence) with ability to provide an acceptable Drivers Abstract
- Demonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and UG installations
- Class 4 Rubber Glove experience
- Strong understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems
- Proficiency in reading construction prints and electrical schematics
- Preference for Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights Cert, First Aid (CPR/AED)
This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)
BenefitsThis position offers an hourly rate of $55 - 65/hr , depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits are provided by CUSW.
About our Business
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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