Power Systems Electrician

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Power Systems Electrician to fill a permanent full-time position. This is skilled work at the journeyperson level in the installation, maintenance and repair of power systems equipment.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Completion of Grade 12 and a valid Journeyperson's Power Systems Electricians Trade Certificate.
  *An equivalent combination of management approved training and experience may be considered.
• Valid Class 3 License with Q endorsement.
• Thorough knowledge of transformer protection, protective devices, and test equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Thorough knowledge of power Interrupter and reclosure protection and controls. Ability to use a personal computer.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical power lines and equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work from aerial bucket trucks, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to interpret electrical diagrams.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with fellow employees, consumers and members of the general public.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical trade.

Affiliation:

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 254

Remuneration:

$64.38 per hour to start, and $67.01 after 12-months.

Hours of Work:

80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday as scheduled - occasional overtime with some evening and weekend work when needed.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.