industrial electrician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Electrical and electronics engineering
• Electrical, electronics and communications engineering, other
• Electrical and electronic engineering technologies/technicians, other
• Industrial electronics technology/technician

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Repair
• Installation
• Calibration
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Maintain industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Replace or repair electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Instruct apprentices
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Interpret electrical code specifications
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Supervisory Experience
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program