Lineman
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Full-time
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About The Role
Western Pacific Enterprises is seeking an experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a highly specialized role in the Lower Mainland with minimal travel to other areas of BC. This is not a general PLT position. It requires a very specific mix of field expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of comfort with computers and administrative work. The role will be paid at the IBEW 258 subforeman rate. The successful individual will be name requested through IBEW 258.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
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Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
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Western Pacific Enterprises is seeking an experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a highly specialized role in the Lower Mainland with minimal travel to other areas of BC. This is not a general PLT position. It requires a very specific mix of field expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of comfort with computers and administrative work. The role will be paid at the IBEW 258 subforeman rate. The successful individual will be name requested through IBEW 258.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Functions
- Proven experience operating a Ford F 550 bucket truck with insulated 37 ft boom
- Physically fit to work in all conditions, including use of a 40 ft stick overhead to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines from the ground
- Strong computer skills, including consistent use of a laptop and smartphone, job related applications, electronic reporting, and document control
- Clear, professional communication skills, written, spoken, and electronic
- Ability to work closely with and take direction from BC Hydro security team members
- Safety first mindset at all times
Qualifications
- Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
- Ability to successfully pass BC Hydro security screening, including a criminal record check
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary
- IBEW 258 rate for Sub Foreman Lineman, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Benefits and annual vacation allotment are per the respective IBEW collective agreement.
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Responsibilities
Operate a Ford F-550 bucket truck with an insulated 37-foot boom and use a 40-foot stick to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines. Complete electronic reporting and document control, communicate professionally, and coordinate with BC Hydro security team members while maintaining a strong safety focus.
Requirements
Applicants must be a Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician with a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence and a clean driving abstract. They must be physically fit, experienced with the specified bucket truck and energized-line work, comfortable with computers and administrative tasks, and able to pass BC Hydro security screening, including a criminal record check.
Skills
- Powerline Maintenance
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Energized Line Work
- Overhead Line Work
- Computer Skills
- Electronic Reporting
- Document Control
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Professional Communication
- Safety Awareness
- Physical Fitness
- Following Direction
- BC Hydro Security Coordination
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Keywords
- Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician
- IBEW 258
- Subforeman Lineman
- Ford F-550 Bucket Truck
- Insulated 37-Foot Boom
- 40-Foot Stick
- Ammeters
- Energized 25 kV Overhead Lines
- Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- BC Hydro
- Security Screening
- Criminal Record Check
- Laptop
- Smartphone
- Job-Related Applications
- Electronic Reporting
- Document Control
- Field Work
- Electrical Construction
- Transmission and Distribution
- Safety