Powerline Technicians harness electricity. They construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. In larger utilities, Powerline Technicians may also specialize in one of the following areas: transmission lines, overhead and underground distribution, communication networks and electrical power stations.
They erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires. They install, maintain and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, and other associated equipment such as insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers and lighting systems.
Other duties:
Where do Powerline Technicians work?
What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Powerline Technician?
Average Hourly Earnings: $35.00/hour*
*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.
For more information, check out:
Power Workers’ Union
244 Eglinton Avenue E
Toronto, ON M4P 1K2
416-481-4491
www.pwu.ca
Nuclear Operators spend most of their time monitoring equipment and systems to ensure all safety levels and procedures are followed exactly as planned. It takes great attention to detail as they are always monitoring the system pressure, temperatures and water levels of the plant. Nuclear Operators are responsible for equipment maintenance and surveillance. A significant portion of an operator’s duties is to make rounds of their designated area within the plant to check and maintain the operating status of equipment and systems such as pumps, fans, motors and gauges.
Where do Nuclear Operators work?
What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Nuclear Operator?
Average Hourly Earnings: $34.26/hour*
*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.
Also known as:
For more information, check out
Power Workers’ Union and Trade Up for Success
244 Eglinton Ave., E.
Toronto, ON M4P 1K2
416-481-4491
www.pwu.ca
www.tradeup.ca
Wind Turbine Technicians diagnose, troubleshoot and maintain mechanical wind turbine equipment. Those who work in this field work at heights, travel often and keep up with modern technology and changes in this rapidly-growing industry. There is high demand for skilled and knowledgeable team players.
Main duties include:
What kind of education, training and experience do you need to install wind turbines?
Average Hourly Earnings: $30.00/hour*
*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.
For more information, check out:
canWea, The Canadian Wind Energy Association
www.canwea.ca
Environmental Technicians typically work under the direction of an environmental scientist. They monitor, test and search for sources of pollution by performing field and laboratory tests. The work they do helps scientists to devise a plan to rehabilitate polluted areas.
Where do Environmental Technicians work?
What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be an Environmental Technician?
Average Hourly Earnings: $23.57*
*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.
Also known as:
For more information, check out
Ontario Mining Association
5775 Yonge Street, Suite 520
Toronto, ON M2M 4J1
Telephone: 416-364-9301
www.oma.on.ca