Industrial Electrician

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• 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
• Install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program