Journeyman/Woman Construction Electrician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Construction
• Service
• Repair
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Commercial
• Installation
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Install, replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Design and construct low voltage (30 to 750V) multiphase service for single or multimeter installations
• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults
• Connect power to audio and visual equipment
• Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
• Instruct apprentices
• Install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Supervise other workers
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Electrician Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional electrical devices
• Electronic devices
• Motors and controls

Area of specialization

• Emergency power system
• Fire alarm system
• Communications system
• Lighting system

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits