Electrician (Journeyman)-Stoney Creek

REEL; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

REEL in Ontario is seeking an experienced Electrician to perform electrical installation and assembly of overhead lifting equipment across our customer sites. You will read blueprints, interpret electrical schematics and BOMs, and wire panels, motors, and related equipment on hoists and overhead cranes.

You will troubleshoot motor control circuits, VFDs, relays, sensors, and related components, draw and edit wiring diagrams for As-Built records, and ensure work meets local, provincial, and

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical terminology and instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose faults in motor control circuits, relays, sensors, and VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, schematics and BOMs to plan installations and upgrades.
• Wire panels, circuits, motors, and equipment on hoists and overhead cranes.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and perform wiring tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical terminology

Troubleshooting

VFDs

Wiring

Safety procedures

Overhead crane integration

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Electrician performs the electrical installation and assembly work of the overhead lifting equipment for our customersthroughout Ontario. In your activities, you will have to interact with skilled tradespeople, operators, supervisors, and equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics and BOM's to plan and execute electrical installations and upgrades
• Must be completely knowledgeable with all electrical terminology and instrumentations
• Install, wire, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring of panels, circuits, motors, and equipment on hoists and overhead cranes
• Draw and or edit electrical wiring diagrams to maintain "As-Built" status of equipment
• Ensure all electrical work adheres to local, provincial and federal electrical codes, safety standards, and applicable regulations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues; faults in motor control circuits, relays, contactors, sensors, VFD's and related components using a variety of tools and techniques to identify and resolve problems efficiently
• Conduct factory running tests of the equipment once the electrical installation is complete
• Debug any issues that arise during the testing phase to ensure equipment is operating correctly
• Adhere to strict safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, to ensure the safety of the work environment.
• Work closely with other contractors, engineers, and team members to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
• Program, modify, maintain and troubleshoot VFD controlled equipment
• Some mechanical tasks including drilling, punching holes, grinding, cutting, tack welding, fastening, bolting, or bending and shaping structural steel into the desired pattern
• Performing job duties with precision
• Follows instructions given by the Lead Hand and/or Plant Manager
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Interfaces well with the Lead Hand as well as with all senior level employees
• Wears appropriate safety gear in the performance of his/her duties.
• Perform other shop duties when required.
• Agree to go out on service jobs with service team technicians if required.
• Able to work overtime when required