Power corporation trains local linepersons

Albert Netser and Neco Towtongie are the first graduates of Qulliq Energy Corp.’s lineperson apprenticeship program, which makes them certified to work on power lines anywhere in Canada.

The pair completed their final exams in April, after four years of on-the-job training.

QEC is already working on its next batch of apprentices, president Simon Merkosak said in a press release.

The corporation also has apprentices in a four-year diesel mechanics program and a three-year parts person program. QEC also provides training in accounting, payroll and benefits.