About this role
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:
• Assist with the construction and maintenance of low‑voltage and high‑voltage circuits.
• 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.
• Assist in isolating and energizing spur lines.
• Assist in responding to consumer fault reports.
• Assist with line clearing activities.
• Assist with the planting and setting of poles.
• Assist in identifying, specifying, and collecting materials required for job assignments.
• Assist with disconnections and reconnections.
• Maintain all tools and equipment issued.
• Be available and on‑call to work outside normal working hours as required.
• Travel to sister islands to perform duties when necessary.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with all employees of the Corporation.
• Perform any other related duties within your competence as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
• Education
• High School Diploma (minimum requirement).
• Additional technical qualifications are an asset.
• Experience
• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• 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
• 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
• Primarily field-based with regular outdoor activity.
• May require travel to sister islands.
• Involve weekend, on-call and after-hours work.
• Cross training in other sections within the T&D department.
Compensation
• 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.