Powerline Technician

Why Work Here:

Skilled trades employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom, experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace, and we are always supported in our career journey.

**Relocation support available if outside the Yellowknife area

About the Role:

As a Journeyperson Powerline Technician, you’ll focus on troubleshooting and repairing electrical lines connecting to homes and businesses. Promptly addressing outages and providing excellent customer service are essential responsibilities. Your position is also key to delivering superior customer service and maintaining positive customer relations. Additionally, as a journeyperson, you’ll assist in developing PLT Apprentices and other new employees.

What You’ll Do:

• Construct, operate, and maintain overhead and underground power lines, substations, and related equipment.

• Install and maintain street lighting systems, adhering to quality and safety standards.

• Execute system switching, in line with Electrical Operations Standards.

• Supervise contracted labor effectively, ensuring compliance and quality.

• Administer maintenance programs and system inspections, while maintaining comprehensive documentation.

• Collaborate with electrical technicians for equipment installation and maintenance.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults, offering both immediate and long-term solutions.

• Handle emergency response and standby duties efficiently.

• Coordinate outages and execute switching orders with precision.

• Respond to customer service requests promptly and professionally.

• Participate in company-sponsored community relations activities.

• Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly.

• Uphold stringent safety and environmental regulations.

• Lead, coach, and mentor apprentices and colleagues as required.

• Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.

• Valid or eligibility for Interprovincial Red Seal.

• Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using bare hand, sticks, and 25kv rubber glove work achieved through live line training is preferred. 

• Valid Class 5 vehicle operator's license; ability to obtain Class 1 or Class 3 Operator's License.

• Valid First Aid Certificate.

• Previous on-call and troubleshooting experience preferred.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

About Naka Power Utilities (NWT):

Naka Power Utilities (NWT) (Naka) is a partnership between ATCO Ltd. and Denendeh Investments Inc. (DII) representing 27 Dene First Nations across the Northwest Territories. Naka has been providing safe, reliable electricity to communities across the Northwest Territories for over 70 years. Rooted in the land and powered by the people, we are a regulated utility serving Yellowknife, N’Dilo, and several remote communities from our Hay River and Yellowknife offices. Through Indigenous partnership, community connection, and transparent operations, Naka plays a vital role in keeping the North connected while supporting a responsible and sustainable energy future.