industrial electrician

PaperWorks; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kitchener seeks an Industrial Electrician to perform tasks such as installation and maintenance of electrical systems. This role requires a Red Seal Certification and offers opportunities for growth in the green economy sector. Competitive benefits and salary package included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Wellness program

Group insurance benefits

Night shift premium

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Must have Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate.
• Experience in the green economy sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical wiring and components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment for functionality.
• Instruct apprentices in electrical work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Electrical code interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
  
  

Work setting

• Urban area
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Maintain industrial instrumentation and related devices
• 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
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
  
  

Additional information

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
• Physically demanding
• Large workload
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

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

• Other benefits
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program