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Powerline Technician I (PLT I) at Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) is a senior-level tradesperson responsible for advanced line maintenance and construction tasks, as well as mentoring Trainees and PLT II employees. This role requires demonstrated leadership, in-depth technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to safety and team collaboration. The PLT I also plays a critical role in supporting the success and continuity of GBPC’s Trainee and PLT Progression Plan.

Maintain health, safety and environment standards by:

• Ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Inspecting safety equipment regularly.
• Ensuring safe clearance of all lines and equipment.
• Performing hazardous waste spill control and cleanup.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely execute advanced live-line and de-energized work on distribution and sub-transmission systems.
• Perform underground distribution work and switchgear operations when competent to do so.
• Conduct switching operations on lines and equipment as per safety and operational protocols.
• Utilize technical drawings (maps, blueprints, specifications, sketches) to complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance logs, manuals, records, and operational/safety documentation.
• Diagnose and support troubleshooting of electrical circuit or equipment failures.
• Provide timely written reports on system conditions and any irregularities observed.
• Utilizes advanced systems such as GIS, OMS, AMI, CMMS, EAM and digital field applications to support work.
• Participate in substation maintenance tasks and emergency restoration efforts during abnormal conditions.
• Consistently apply GBPC’s Safe Work Practices (SWP) and job hazard assessments.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with established electrical codes, utility best practices, and approved GBPC standards and procedures.

Customer Service Excellence:

• Provide safe, prompt, and courteous service aligned with industry best practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect in all customer and community interactions.
• Incorporate safe behaviours into every task, fully complying with GBPC’s environmental and safety procedures.
• Complete paperwork and job documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Serve as a lead mentor to Trainee PLTs and PLT II employees.
• Guide CBT signoffs through hands-on instruction, performance observation, and constructive feedback.
• Ensure accurate documentation of completed CBTs, mentoring logs, and progression checklists
• Participate in boot camps, line school events, and the annual Skills Expo.
• Support Powerline Lead and Supervisor in conducting MAPP and PDP discussions for developing staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in powerline construction and maintenance.
• Full completion of the PLT II progression including all CBT modules and performance reviews.
• Proven leadership ability and endorsement by Supervisors/Working Foremen as capable of leading crews and mentoring others.
• Underground competency preferred, with involvement in UG training considered an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions, often at heights or in confined spaces.
• Physical tasks such as climbing poles, lifting heavy materials, and long periods of standing or walking.
• Required to be part of the on-call rotation and available for emergency response during nights, weekends, and holidays.