Line Technician

• Location 5399 Wellington Branch Dr,Gainesville, VA, 20155,United States

Description

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is seeking Line Technicians to join the System Construction team! We have an opening at out Gainesville Technical Center and at our Minnieville Office.

The position is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of NOVEC’s transmission and distribution system. Ensures reliable economical electrical service, efficient service restoration, and the highest level of customer satisfaction in accordance with safety standards, regulatory compliance, and NOVEC policies and procedures.

Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Perform construction, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and service restoration of energized overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, work and job orders, regulations, applicable codes, and NOVEC standards.
• Perform crew activities to ensure proper, effective, and efficient use of available resources; use and review labor estimates and material requirements to effectively request materials and equipment; and safely complete scheduled and unscheduled customer commitments and work assignments.
• Assist the Lead Line Technician with crew training with a focus on, development and motivation; work assignments; performance management; goals and objectives; compliance with policies and procedures; and adherence to NOVEC safety rules, VOSHA, and any other local, state, or federal regulations.
• Review and analyze timesheets for reporting accuracy of construction units, time, and/or equipment of assigned crew; and assist in developing and maintaining associated labor, capital, and expense budgets.
• Coordinate with the Lead Line Technician and the System Operations Department in the development and execution of switching orders and advise when changes are required.
• Review construction activities for effectiveness and compliance with NOVEC construction standards and assist with revising and developing changes in design specifications, work processes, policies, and procedures.
• Perform construction and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, work and job orders, regulations, applicable codes, and NOVEC standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting, repair, and service restoration of overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities under the direction of a Line Technician 1st Class or higher level to develop skills in energized work procedures.
• Perform gloving on energized distribution facilities up to 600 volts when no primary voltage is present or all primary potentials are covered under the direction of a Line Technician 1st Class or higher level in compliance with policies and procedures, NOVEC safety rules, VOSHA and any other local, state or federal regulations.
• Assist with the setting of poles and pulling guy wires at ground level on primary energized lines, using 20k or 40k gloves under the direct supervision of a Line Technician 1st Class or higher.
• Operate backhoe/loader, digger derrick, material and bucket trucks, trailers, and miscellaneous equipment and tools and perform maintenance on all assigned equipment in accordance with NOVEC specifications, operator manuals and other local, state or federal regulations.
• Assist in performing crew activities to ensure proper, effective and efficient use of available resources; and safely complete scheduled and unscheduled customer commitments and work assignments.
• Assist in the execution of switching orders and advise when changes are required.
• Assist in reviewing construction activities for effectiveness and compliance with NOVEC construction standards and assist with revising of and…