Are you ready to join the People Behind the Power™ of our Canadian organization, which has been a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Certified™ company a few years in a row? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting job opportunity.

If you are looking to grow your career by digging your hands into various aspects of wire and cable manufacturing in a fun, innovative and diverse culture, then this is the job for you!  

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? 

Location: Ottawa, ON

Role Type: Full Time  

Travel Requirements:  In this position, you must be able to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico as may be required from time to time.

Job Description

Purpose Statement    

This position participates in the rejuvenation of medium to high voltage unground power cables using Southwire’s patented technologies and processes. 

BASELINE JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion
• Place and operate cable injection equipment on various sizes of de-energized cables apparatuses
• Perform air flow tests
• Perform Southwire patented rejuvenation methodologies in accordance with NRIs
• Data entry, job planning, hazard avoidance and coordinate injection and digging activities
• Enhance and advance a culture of zero incident safety culture and behavior.   
• Maintain rolling stock and equipment
• Select Injection Adapters and cable accessories
• Operate company vehicles and equipment as required
• Carry out other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPEREINCE AND SKILLS

• High School Diploma
• Years of experience 3+ years
• Minimum education level, associates preferred

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates: 

• Commercial Driver’s License
• Ability to read a circuit map, strong mechanical skills, basic construction skills
• Passport and ability to travel to Canada/United States of America
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record
• Intermediate computer skills with entry level proficiency with/in MS Office applications

(Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web) 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Able and willing to travel on a regular basis
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.
• Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
• Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness
• Must conduct digging operations as required
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Frequent exposure to seasonal elements
• Conditions may vary based on assignment

BENEFITS

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• One-on-one financial coaching with an independent Certified Financial Planner
• Pension Plan
• Personal Days
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave Top Up
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.