Tower Painter

NOC: 7294 (Painters and Decorators)

Number of Positions: Ten (10)

Required Language Skills: English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities:
• Painting of energized / high voltage electrical transmission towers + sub stations;
• Applying paint with the use of mitts, brushes and/or roller;
• Wearing and using your PPE (personal protective equipment);
• Climbing and painting using 100% tie off fall protection; and
• Following company corporate health & safety rules and procedures.
Required Skills:
• Possess a minimum of 1 year of proven work experience in painting live circuit high voltage electrical transmission towers
• Possess a minimum 2000 hours of painting experience working directly in the energized zone of steel lattice electrical towers and be accredited by the coating supplier for the application of the specified paint.
• Possess an ability to work outdoors at heights up to 300ft;
• Possess an ability to travel via helicopter and ATV from site to site;
• Possess an ability to work weekends upon request;
• Possess an ability to pay attention to detail and to provide high quality workmanship; and
• Be dedicated workers and team players, who are self-motivated and punctual.

Required Education:
• Not Applicable

Benefits:

• Sleeping accommodation (7 days/wk)
• Weekly food allowance of $357.00 (7 days)
• Transportation provided to and back from job site daily
• All required Personal Protection Equipment
• BC Hydro site-specific training (Helicopter & PSSP 2&3)
• Cost of bringing expired certificates for CPR/1st Aid, Climbing/Rescue, Product Supplier Approval and Electrical HV Training up to date
• Relocation benefits