Electrical Utilities Electrician

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking an Electrician for its North Campus operations in Edmonton. This in-person role focuses on operating and maintaining a complex HV distribution network to ensure safe and reliable power for campus facilities.

Qualifications

• HV systems experience and safe operation per electrical codes.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with distribution systems and auxiliary plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service a high voltage distribution system (13800V/4160V) and related equipment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable codes and utility regulations while ensuring reliability.

Skills

High voltage systems

Electrical safety

Code compliance

Education

First Class Journeyman Electrician

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.