Field Supervisor - Powerline Construction

Saskatoon, SK
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

You are a highly skilled supervisor/foreperson to support construction, installation, and maintenance or overhead and underground powerlines in Saskatchewan. You will play a key role in fostering the culture within your project scope by actively participating in daily safety meetings and/or toolbox talks, supporting the HS&E coordination in reporting requirements, and actively contributing to incidents investigations. You will work collaboratively with the superintendent and HS&E coordinator to ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with LTS safety standards and regulations requirements.If you are safety driven, physically capable, experienced in power line construction or eager to develop in the trade, join our Utilities team in Saskatchewan today!Learn more about working at Ledcor: .Essential Responsibilities:

Ensure that field crew/subcontractors are adhering to, and actively participating in, daily Tailboard meetings/ weekly safety meetings to safely plan daily activities
Ensure projects are built according to designs, SaskPower standards, while utilizing valid locates while documenting progress and actively reporting
Actively liaises with Project Stakeholders, Representatives, Landowners, clients and 3rd parties
Continues monitoring of day-to-day site operations
Active participation in construct, inspect, and maintain overhead and underground power distribution systems
Troubleshoot and repair distribution powerline systems
Read and interpret construction drawings, work plans, and schematics
Track daily production, material usage, and support logistics and crew coordination
Train and support junior workers or apprentices on proper work practices
Follow and promote strict safety practices, adhering to all OH&S standards and LTS work rules

Qualifications:

Journeyman Powerline Technician with 5-10 years of experience as a Supervisor/Foreperson
Ability to plan and manage a project schedule, developing potential solutions to high-risk work within defined guidelines
Ability to communicate clearly, collaborating with multiple project stakeholders while building and managing a diverse team
Strong knowledge of Distribution powerline construction methods, tools, and safety procedures
Ability to work from heights, climb power poles, work from a bucket truck or man-lifts
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings
Class 5 driver’s license required: Class 1A or 3 preferred. Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver’s abstract
Successful completion of pre-employment/pre-access requirements which include drug and alcohol screening, as well as hearing
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Working Conditions:

Outdoor work in diverse and sometime extreme weather conditions
Overtime and weekend work may be needed to meet project deadlines. Ability to work long shifts, 10-12 hour days, in all types of weather
Ability to travel extensively throughout Saskatchewan. Travel to job sites will be required depending on project locations

Additional InformationLedcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.Employment EquityAt Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via . For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our .

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