Journeyman electrician Jobs in Dieppe, NB

Role

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the role of Journeyman Electrician is to perform maintenance, upgrading and installation of electrical systems in industrial settings. From wiring and installation to equipment setup and compliance adherence, the Industrial Electrician plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems within our facilities. Under this role the Journeyman Electrician reads and interprets drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications. The Journeyman Electrician inspects electrical systems, components and equipment to identify defects and to ensure compliance with codes. This is a senior role which requires performance evaluation, coaching mentoring and training of Electrician Apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Execute the installation of electrical wiring, conduits, Cable Trays, and fixtures across buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects, ensuring precision and adherence to safety protocols.
• Proficiently install electrical panels, switchgear, control systems, and distribution boards to effectively regulate and distribute electrical power within various facilities and systems.
• Expertly handle the installation of electrical equipment such as motors, generators, transformers, and lighting systems, contributing to construction projects and facility upgrades with precision and proficiency.
• Establish robust power distribution networks, encompassing tasks such as cable laying, transformer installation, and connection of power sources to distribution points, thereby ensuring seamless and efficient power supply.
• Ensure meticulous grounding and bonding of electrical systems to mitigate electrical hazards and uphold safety standards within industrial environments.
• Undertake routine maintenance duties, troubleshoot electrical issues, and swiftly rectify faulty equipment or systems, thereby minimizing disruptions and ensuring continuous operation.
• Ensure meticulous adherence to relevant codes, standards, and regulations, notably the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), to maintain legal compliance and uphold safety standards.
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of lockout-tagout procedures and safety protocols, leveraging extensive experience to implement robust measures within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Operation of construction equipment such as skid steer, mini hoe, manlifts, and zoombooms.
• Comply with Rising Edge Technologies Ltd.’s Health and Safety Manual and industry safety regulations.
• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring and training to Electrical Apprentices in understanding, identifying and resolving technical issues. Assist Electrician Apprentices with the day to day activities involved with substation construction including working in a safe and quality manner.
• Adhere to Rising Edge Technologies Ltd.’s safety policies and safe work procedures and be familiar with the potential hazards of working near energized equipment.

Schedules can range from 2 weeks on 2 weeks off, 14 days on and 7 days off, 8 days on 6 days off, etc.

10-hour days (7 : 00 am to 5 : 30pm). Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours in a day as well as after 40 hours in a week.

Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer from St John's per project requirements.

Accommodation and LOA determined per project requirements.

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