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Kurtis Allard

Prince George,BC

Summary

Versatile Power Line Technician with talents in climbing, pole setting and replacement. Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire for effective working relationships. Excited for new challenges to overcome. Committed to following all company rules and regulations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Power Line Technician Apprentice

BC Hydro
09.2019 - 09.2024
  • Maintain system reliability by completing trouble calls and other outage work in a safe, efficient manner.
  • Document all operations in thorough tailboards and maintain clear communication with team members throughout each day.
  • Ensure workplace safety for co-workers and oneself by following all applicable procedures and rules while performing tasks.
  • Maximize lifespan and aesthetic appearance of newly installed assets by allowing pride in work wherever applicable.
  • Safely perform energized repairs and new installations using tested and approved high or low voltage insulating tools or rubber gloves.
  • Respond to work calls in a timely manner during all hours of the day or night.
  • Work in right of ways or alley ways as required with the ability to adapt as the job scope may change.

Education

Power Line Technician Red Seal

BC Hydro
British Columbia
09.2024

Power Line Technician Pre Apprenticeship

University of The Fraser Valley
Chilliwack, BC
11.2017

High School Diploma -

Dover Bay Secondary School
Nanaimo, BC
06.2017

Skills

  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Experience with transformer installation and removal
  • Energized or de-energized replacement of poles through set beside or kick and set methods
  • Experience with steel lattice construction
  • Ability to find affective ways to complete unexpected job tasks
  • Experience working around and below Helicopters with Long Lines

Certification

  • Power Line Technician Red Seal (September 2024)
  • OFA Level 1
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Wire Strike Avoidance


Hobbies

  • Avid four wheel drive enthusiast
  • Snowmobiling
  • Dirt bikes and side by sides
  • Back yard mechanic and welder
  • Hobby Farming
  • Amateur PC builder

Timeline

Power Line Technician Apprentice

BC Hydro
09.2019 - 09.2024

Power Line Technician Red Seal

BC Hydro

Power Line Technician Pre Apprenticeship

University of The Fraser Valley

High School Diploma -

Dover Bay Secondary School

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