Line Technician

Power up your career by joining the NOVEC team to provide reliable, cost-effective energy and related services for our customer-owners, employees and the communities that we serve!

Power up your career by joining the NOVEC team to provide reliable, cost-effective energy and related services for our customer-owners, employees and the communities that we serve!

Overview of Role:

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is seeking Line Technicians to join our team.  We will be hiring two Technicians for our Loudoun Service Center and one for our office in Woodbridge.  We are open to experienced as well as entry-level candidates.  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.

Job Duties:

Line Technician 1^st Class:

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. 

Line Technician 3rd Class:

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 1^st 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 developing changes in design specifications, work processes, policies, and procedures.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or recognized equivalent is required. Candidates must have a safe driving history.

All levels of experience are welcome to apply! Selected candidate will enter apprentice program based on education and experience below:

Line Technician 1^st Class:

Successful completion of a certified Line Technician Training Program is required.

Four (4) years of experience as an apprentice in an electric utility construction and maintenance environment is required.

Line Technician 3^rd Class:

The completion of basic level electric utility technical training is preferred.
One (1) year of experience working in an electric utility construction and maintenance environment is preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Ability to read, interpret, and relate plans, technical drawings, specifications and system maps of electrical distribution and transmission systems.

Possess and apply strong working knowledge of assigned construction equipment, tools and meter use.

Apply ability to climb poles and/or structures on a daily basis using approved procedures and safety measures.

Ability to operate backhoes, digger derricks, other equipment and large construction vehicles.

Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and the general public.

Apply analytical methodology to problem solving and decision making while relating technical concepts to practical applications.

Apply working knowledge of and ability to operate personal computer and related software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office, WMIS, Lawson and system map software.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Company Events

NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship or relocation for this position.