Journeyman Electrician

IS2 Workforce Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IS2 is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our Calgary manufacturing team. You will troubleshoot, test, and maintain HVAC systems, motors, PLCs, and control panels to ensure safe, efficient production with minimal downtime.

The role requires hands-on work, strong diagnostic skills, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to mentor junior technicians. Overtime may be required to address urgent issues.

Qualifications

• Proficient in electrical testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently to identify issues.
• Commitment to safety protocols and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting on HVAC systems to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Inspect and maintain electrical components, including motors, control panels, sensors, and wiring.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical problems using diagnostic tools, multimeters, and PLC programming.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and implement energy-efficient HVAC control strategies.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Document maintenance and repair activities accurately for record-keeping purposes.
• Train and mentor junior technicians in electrical testing procedures and safety protocols.
• Respond to emergency service calls to address critical electrical issues in a timely manner.
• Install, replace, test electrical circuits and equipment; interpret drawings and electrical code specifications.
• QA/QC testing and documentation.
• Willingness to provide guidance and training to electrical apprentices.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Diagnostics

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

PLC programming

Multimeters

Diagnostic tools

Electrical panels

Job description

Position Description Are you a skilledJourneyman Electricianwith a passion for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and maintaining complex industrial equipment? Join our manufacturing team and play a key role in ensuring production systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. In this hands-on role, you'll perform electrical testing, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on production equipment, control systems, motors, PLCs, and facility infrastructure while supporting continuous manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting on HVAC systems to identify and resolve issues promptly
• Inspect and maintain electrical components, including motors, control panels, sensors, and wiring
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical problems using diagnostic tools, multimeters, and PLC programming
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and implement energy-efficient HVAC control strategies
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan
• Document maintenance and repair activities accurately for record-keeping purposes
• Train and mentor junior technicians in electrical testing procedures and safety protocols
• Respond to emergency service calls to address critical electrical issues in a timely manner
• Install, replace, repair and test electrical circuits and equipment such as electrical controls, join and connect wires, test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits, troubleshoot and isolate faults..
• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge diagnose control and hardware malfunctions
• Highly organized, detail orientated, and an ability to multi-task
• Assist and/or direct interpreting drawings, circuit diagrams, and electrical code specifications to better help execute electrical installation and troubleshooting
• QA/QC testing and documentation
• Willingness to provide guidance and training to electrical apprentices
• The incumbent must be physically fit in order to climb ladders and work at heights
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Adhere to all company environmental, heath, and safety policies and procedures
• Availability for overtime on weekdays/weekends when required

Required Education & Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an HVAC Electrical Technician or a related role
• Proficiency in electrical testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, electrical components, and safety protocols.
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently to identify and resolve electrical issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety protocols.