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Complete lessons and readings for the Red Seal Occupational Standard and curriculum.
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Description of the Powerline Technician Trade
“Powerline Technician” is this trade’s official Red Seal occupational title approved by the CCDA. This standard covers tasks performed by powerline technicians in Canada.
Powerline technicians construct, operate, maintain and repair overhead, underground and underwater electrical transmission and distribution systems. They install, maintain and repair overhead, underground and underwater powerlines and cables, and other associated equipment such as insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, metering systems, transformers and lighting systems. They erect and maintain steel, wood, fibreglass, laminate and concrete poles, structures and other related hardware. They splice and terminate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks. In some jurisdictions, powerline technicians may also install and transfer communication devices such as cellular antennas and communication lines.
Powerline technicians are employed by electric power generation, transmission or distribution companies, powerline contractors and public utility commissions. Powerline technicians may also specialize in one of the following areas: transmission lines, overhead or underground distribution systems, communication networks and electrical power stations. They may also be employed in the mining, construction or oilfield sector.
Powerline technicians require good communication skills to coordinate and facilitate work with customers, co-workers and other trades. They also require strong analytical skills in order to read and interpret diagrams, drawings and specifications. They need to be able to plan their work; including making considerations to prevent damage during construction to local wildlife habitats. They must have good mechanical aptitude to install, troubleshoot and repair equipment. They must also have good vision and the ability to distinguish colours. The ability to adapt to change and a willingness to keep up with new developments is important to this trade.
Powerline technicians work outdoors at various worksites, at any hour and in any weather. The work always involves travel to and from the worksite, which is often in remote areas, necessitating the use of a variety of access equipment such as all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, aircrafts and watercrafts.
Occupational hazards in this trade are working with high voltage equipment, working in confined spaces, working at heights, and in extreme weather and environmental conditions. This also could include exposure to asbestos, silica dust, mercury, lead and PCBs.
The work may be strenuous and requires frequent heavy lifting, working in awkward positions, carrying and reaching. Getting to powerlines requires climbing poles and structures, working from aerial work platforms and entering maintenance holes and underground vaults.
This standard recognizes similarities or overlaps with the work of construction electricians and industrial electricians. Powerline technicians work with a wide variety of tradespersons, engineers and inspectors.
With experience, powerline technicians may act as mentors and trainers to apprentices in the trade. They may advance to senior journeyperson, foreperson, supervisory or managerial positions. They can also transfer their skills to related occupations in areas such as design, planning, safety, technical support services and system control.
