Electrical Utilities Electrician

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Alberta seeks an Electrician for its Electrical Utilities team on North Campus, Edmonton. The role operates and maintains a 13800V/4160V distribution system across campus properties, ensuring safe, reliable power supply.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining HV equipment, coordinating outages, and performing tests on cables, transformers, and control systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance under NASA collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion.
• Alberta First Class Journeyman Certificate in electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a large complex high voltage distribution system including HV equipment, transformers, cables, LV distribution equipment, and HV/MV generators.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical services, pumps, controls, data collecting computing systems, lighting, valve systems, alarm systems.
• Addresses power distribution problems during 24hr emergency standby and coordinates with Fortis Alberta Inc. or EPCOR for outages.
• Splices and terminates HV cables used in the distribution system.
• Installs new substations with distribution and transformation equipment for customers.
• Tests and repairs cables, HV transformers, switchgear, motors, generators, relays, PLCs, boilers and control systems.
• Tests efficiencies and integrity of switches, transformers, motors, and related apparatus.
• Attends safety meetings monthly and contributes to safety procedure improvements.
• Issues safety clearance certificates detailing protective measures during work.

Skills

HV systems

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Education

Grade 12

Alberta First Class Journeyman Certificate

Tools

PLC Training

SCADA/Controls Training

Job description

Job Description

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Electrical Utilities group is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the 15kV network in the Greater Campus Area (GCA), South Campus, Devon, Kinsella, Camrose and other University properties within the Province of Alberta. The Greater Campus Area includes U of A Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute, Canadian Blood Services, and the Jubilee Auditorium. In addition, Electrical Utilities provide electrical services to other utility departments to operate and maintain the Heating Plant, Cooling Plant(s), associated equipment and their distribution networks (corridor).

Reporting to the Electrical Utilities Supervisor and working under the day-to-day direction of the Electrical Utilities Foreman, the Electrical Utilities Electrician is responsible for operating and servicing a complex high voltage distribution system (13800V and 4160V) as well as auxiliary systems in accordance with applicable codes and utility regulations and in combination with First Class Journeyman Electrician requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a large complex high voltage distribution system including high voltage distribution equipment, transformers, cables, low voltage distribution equipment, and high / medium voltage generators;
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical services, pumps, controls, data collecting computing systems, lighting, electrically operated valves, alarm systems, etc., throughout all U of A campuses and off-site locations;
• While on 24hr emergency standby, addresses any power distribution problems and makes contact with Fortis Alberta Inc. or EPCOR when power interruptions occur in the Greater Campus area or off campus properties;
• Splices and terminates high voltage cables used in the high voltage electrical distribution system;
• Installs new substations that encompasses all electrical distribution and transformation equipment for electrical service to customers;
• Tests / cleans / repairs cables, H.V. distribution transformers, H.V. switchgear, transfer systems, motors, generators, protective relays, computer control systems, lighting systems, communication systems, programmable logic controllers, boiler and generator controls, and motor control centers;
• Tests efficiencies and integrity of switches, transformers, motors, generators, protective relays and other related apparatus;
• Attends safety meetings once a month where electricians contribute ideas to formulate changes regarding procedures and safe practices critical to the operation; and
• Issues safety clearance certificates describing protective measures and procedures during work processes;

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12;
• Alberta First Class Journeyman Certificate in the electrical trade.

Preferred Qualifications

• Protective Relay training
• Electrical Code upgrading
• CPR and First Aid
• Technical seminars for new equipment
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Fork Lift Training
• Programmable Logic Controller Training
• Certificate in Scaffold Building and Inspections
• Training in HV electrical Cable Splicing and terminations
• Training in Use of Scott Air Packs
• Power Systems Electrician’s Certificate an asset
• Fall Arrest Training + Arial Work Platform

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

About Us

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

About The Team

Operating one of the largest campus district energy systems in North America, the utilities team plays a vital role in maintaining and advancing the infrastructure that serves over 70,000 people daily. Their efforts ensure efficient and sustainable energy services across the campus and greater campus area.