Power Line Technician - Chetwynd

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

help support you in your application process.

Power Line Technician - Chetwynd

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Chetwynd DO

Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Hourly Rate: $ 51.97

What you'll do

and distribution lines on poles, towers and structures, such work to include patrolling of circuits, inspections as assigned,

emergency repairs, repairing of street lights, makes distribution transformer connections, investigates customer complaints

and interruptions, notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Meter Technician installs and removes meters, keeps

themselves familiar with lines and the distribution portion of substations, refuses transformers and disconnects, makes

collections and connects and disconnects services, operates or switches on lines

station apparatus equipped with supervisory control

supported by strain type insulators in outdoor substations

work on plastic insulated cables and accessories up to and including 20/35 kV

BC Hydro will designate by local operating orders a Journeyperson Power Line Technician to be the P.I.C. of the operation

of the distribution lines or circuits who shall be identified and recorded as such

distribution lines and circuits as required by those working in proximity

the mimic display board for the system

switch distribution equipment up to but not including the feeder bus in distribution supply stations

replace fuses where fault conditions have occurred and an Electrician is not readily available

Technician may perform installation and maintenance of Distribution automation equipment (eg. battery replacement,

modem replacement and power resets). Communication Protection and Control Technologists retain jurisdiction for this

work. What you bring

to obtain one

What we offer

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be

required as a pre-condition to employment. What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.

ca

employees working in eligible remote locations.

working in eligible remote locations.

Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently

working in eligible remote locations.

housing loan of up to $25,000 as well as the retiring relocation program.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Location: Chetwynd, BC, Canada, V0C 1J0 Date Posted: 2025-05-05 Closing Date: 2025-05-20

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