BC Hydro

Power Line Technician - Terrace

LocationTerrace, BC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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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 - Terrace


Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Terrace 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

A Journeyperson Power Line Technician shall undertake any work required to construct, repair or maintain transmission

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

A Power Line Technician including a Power Line Technician designated Person In Charge (P.I.C.) will not operate any


station apparatus equipped with supervisory control

In addition they shall undertake the framing, erection, stringing and terminating of all wire buses and overhead lines

supported by strain type insulators in outdoor substations

Notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Power Cable Technician, a Journeyperson Power Line Technician may perform

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

Hole digging attachments, pole setting and related equipment on line trucks shall be operated by Power Line Technicians
On distribution lines 35 kV and below, not under the direct control of an Area Control Station or a generating station, the

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

The P.I.C. responsibilities of a Power Line Technician shall include issuing instructions for safety assurances on

distribution lines and circuits as required by those working in proximity

In addition they shall deal with area electrical disturbances, maintain logs and other records as well as keeping up to date


the mimic display board for the system

Notwithstanding the duties assigned to an Electrician, a Power Line Technician may on 35 kV and below operate and

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

On 35 kV and above in distribution supply stations a Power Line Technician may on occasion be required to switch or

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

Notwithstanding the duties normally assigned to a Communication, Protection and Control Technologist, a Power Line

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

As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
Trade qualification as a Journeyperson Power Line Technician with an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate or qualifications


to obtain one

Class 3 driver's license with airbrake endorsement
Physically able to perform work


What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
A lifetime pension
Flexible work model, depending on your role type
Training and development courses


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

Travel away from headquarters may be required
Required to perform standby duties on a rotational basis
The successful candidate will be expected to take regular standby shifts for the area and take a representative amount of


after-hours trouble calls

Successful candidate must live in a primary residence within 30 km / 30 minutes of the Terrace headquarters
Must be able to work in extreme winter conditions
The ability to work alone and to travel to and from different headquarters or remote locations is a requirement of this


position

Will be required to respond to other districts during storm and emergency response situations
May be required to work in and/or around/under helicopters and to travel by boat for remote locations
This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 6%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular


employees working in eligible remote locations

This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel

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


working in eligible remote locations

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 3 Driver's License in good standing


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: Terrace, BC, Canada, V8G 4R5


Date Posted: 2025-05-05 Closing Date: 2025-05-20



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