Industrial electrician

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Urban area
• Repair
• Maintenance
• Industrial
• Troubleshooting / diagnostic

Tasks

• Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• 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
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate

Type of service and repair

• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Motors and controls

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Switchgears

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
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Wellness program