Support Structure Technician (Temporary until March 2027)

Do you have what it takes to help keep the lights on for our customers in communities across the province? Then joining the Newfoundland Power team could be part of your next adventure…

Who We Are

At Newfoundland Power, we're passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Our roots in Newfoundland and Labrador go back 140 years. Today, we're part of Fortis Inc., a leader in the regulated gas and electric utility industry in North America. We are proud to employ over 650 talented people who are among the best in the industry.

We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. Together, we strive to create an environment which is free of discriminatory barriers, where everyone is treated respectfully and equitably so they can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: People, Safety, Service, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We believe in going above and beyond to serve our customers and giving back to the place we call home is a longstanding tradition held by our employees. This could be the opportunity for you to continue to grow and develop your career.

The Opportunity

The Support Structure Technician provides technical support and service within the Engineering function. It involves analyzing and planning the replacement of utility infrastructure to ensure safe attachment for third-party partners. This role is customer facing and requires excellent customer service skills including the ability to converse with customers and deliver service that meets the customer expectations while ensuring the Company's operating and reliability standards are met.

Reporting to the Manager of Utility Services this role is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and plan the replacement of the company's distribution and transmission systems within third party applications. This activity also includes field assessments, completion of project estimates, procurement of materials, and the preparation of supporting documents (e.g. Job Sheets, etc.).
• Complete support structure design for 3rd party extensions and additional cable installations. This may include line relocation where line replacement isn't least cost.
• May be required to work with municipalities and government departments, including Crown Lands and Department of Transportation.
• Travel will be required (Driving within Newfoundland).

Your qualifications include:

• 5 years of experience in telecommunications design and/or installation
• A Degree or Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to manage third party relationships.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD would be considered as asset.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as on own initiative.

Duration

Temporary - Project Based

Location(s)

St. John's, Clarenville, Gander, Grand Falls, Corner Brook, Stephenville

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please Apply or visit us online at https://careers.newfoundlandpower.com.

In support of our DEI commitment and to help us to confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers, we invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. More information on this process is provided within our job application tool.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation for any reason during the interview process, please let us know what you need, and it will be kept in confidence. For any questions, please contact [email protected].