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EB CAREERS - On-Site Work Leader B Foreman - Full Time - AltaLink |
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| Acheson, Alta. |
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Tuesday, 14 July 2009 |
 AltaLink is Canada’s only fully independent transmission company, responsible for the maintenance and operation of approximately 11,600 kilometres of transmission lines and 260 substations in Alberta.
An opportunity exists for an:
On-Site Work Leader (B Foreman) - Full Time
Summary
The North
Transmission crew has an opening for an On-Site Work Leader. Under the
supervision of the Transmission Line Manager and the direction of the
Transmission Line Foreman, the On-Site Work Leader is accountable to
coordinate and provide on-site leadership in the building, maintaining
and modifying of the Transmission Line System, while performing all
aspects of a Journeyman.
Responsibilities
• Ensure a safe
work environment for all AltaLink employees, contractors and visitors.
• Ensure
development and documentation of Safe Work Plans.
• Manage team
concerns onsite.
• Assign tasks/projects onsite as
required.
• Review, interpret and coordinate
work practices to be used while performing work, ensuring that all
practices meet or exceed existing policies or regulations.
• Instruct
personnel in duties, safe work practices, use and care of tools and
equipment, assist in training/development of junior team members through
mentorship and assessment.
• Organize/conduct record-keeping
functions associated with the project.
• Manage the Transmission crew
during times when the Transmission Lineman Foreman is absent.
Qualifications
• Journeyman Lineman Certificate
with a minimum 5 years experience in Transmission Power Line
Construction/Maintenance.
• Must hold a valid and current
Class 3 Alberta driver’s licence with a Q-Air endorsement; Class 1
driver's license would be an asset. Driver's abstract to be provided
upon attendance of an interview.
• Certified in TDG, WHMIS and First
Aid.
• Experience
in both Live Line Hot Stick and Live Line Bare Hand power line
construction/maintenance is an asset.
• Experience in the safe operation
and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and equipment utilized for
powerline construction and maintenance.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
and knowledge of safe rigging practices.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in
a competent and safe manner at all times.
• Strong leadership capability
through problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated
experience to successfully deal with internal and external
customers/stakeholders.
• Effective team player capable of
creating a positive work environment that inspires and mentors team
members to meet and exceed expectations.
• Ability to interpret and manage
competing priorities under time constraints.
• Knowledge of
policies, procedures and regulations impacting the Power Line
environment.
• Understanding fundamentals of
contracts and experience in managing contracts/contractors is an asset.
Interested applicants can CLICK HERE to
submit their resume and cover letter online by August 31, 2009.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
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