Assistant Linesman (Virgin Gorda)

Position: Assistant Linesman

Reports to: T&D Foreman- Lines and Metering   

Department: Transmission and Distribution Department

Company: BVI Electricity Corporation

Location: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Job Summary:

The Assistant Linesman supports the delivery of a safe, reliable, and high‑quality electrical supply by assisting with the construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the Transmission & Distribution network. The role requires adherence to safety standards, teamwork, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the construction and maintenance of low‑voltage and high‑voltage circuits.


2. Assist with the installation and maintenance of pole‑mounted transformers, streetlights, high‑voltage and low‑voltage open conductors, service cables, stays, and all other overhead line hardware.


3. Assist in isolating and energizing spur lines.


4. Assist in responding to consumer fault reports.


5. Assist with line clearing activities.


6. Assist with the planting and setting of poles.


7. Assist in identifying, specifying, and collecting materials required for job assignments.


8. Assist with disconnections and reconnections.


9. Maintain all tools and equipment issued.


10. Be available and on‑call to work outside normal working hours as required.


11. Travel to sister islands to perform duties when necessary.


12. Maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with all employees of the Corporation.


13. Perform any other related duties within your competence as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

1. Education
   
   
   
   • High School Diploma (minimum requirement).
   
   
   • Additional technical qualifications are an asset.
   
   
   
   


2. Experience
   
   
   
   • At least one (1) year of relevant work experience.
   
   
   
   


3. Skills
   
   
   
   • Effective written and oral communication skills
   
   
   • Ability to follow instructions and work safely
   
   
   • Basic mechanical aptitude
   
   
   • Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions
   
   
   
   


4. Key Attributes
   
   
   
   • Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
   
   
   • Willingness to work in various field environments.
   
   
   • Dependable, responsible, and safety‑
   
   
   • Flexibility for emergency or after‑hours response.
   
   
   • Willingness to learn and take direction
   
   
   
   

Work Environment

1. Primarily field-based with regular outdoor activity.


2. May require travel to sister islands.


3. Involve weekend, on-call and after-hours work.


4. Cross training in other sections within the T&D department.

Compensation

1. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closes on 31st July 2026

Note: The above job profile is subject to change based on the organization’s needs. You may be required to rotate within the Corporation to different Departments to provide assistance.