Journeyman Electrician

Bothar Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Department: Project Execution

Reporting to: Equipment Manager / Site Supervisor

Job Purpose and Objectives

The Electrician at Bothar is responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of all equipment used by the company. During projects, this position is a part of the operations team who are responsible for the safe, technical, and economical execution of the company’s projects in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Install, maintain, and service electrical equipment used in Direct Pipe Installations, Microtunneling, Auger Boring projects
2. Prepare service logs and reports, in collaboration with the Equipment Manager
3. Troubleshoot issues with equipment and conduct required electrical repairs
4. Assist with equipment set up during mobilization, and equipment disassembly during demobilization
5. Participate in tailgate and operations meetings
6. Coordinate with Management and Operators in equipment troubleshooting and documentation
7. Ensure applicable HSE standards set by the client and the company are followed and executed

Technical Skills and Knowledge

1. Knowledge and understanding of the operation of tunnelling equipment
2. Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and applicable codes to determine wiring layouts
3. Basic understanding of PLC’s and VFD drives
4. Ability to comprehend and troubleshoot electrical systems
5. Build, assemble and install cable trays, pull-in and install cables
6. Install, test and maintain power generation and distribution systems
7. Cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other types of the electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
8. Position and install distribution and control systems such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and fuses
9. Splice, join, and connect wire to form circuits
10. Use of logic and various methods to solve difficult problems with effective and creative solutions
11. Basic computer skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Key Competencies

• Adaptability
• Attitude & Emotional Intelligence
• Communication & Collaboration
• Conflict Management
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Influence
• Self Management/Initiative
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork
• Negotiation
• Regulatory/Compliance

Physical Demand

• While performing the duties of this job, requirements include prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Computer / control station work is required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.
• Manual dexterity required to handle/feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Required to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, inside and outside.
• Capability to work in confined spaces is required
• Working day and night shifts including holidays
• Pass pre-employment physical

Qualifications

• Education – Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certification
• Experience – Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical works
• Relevant work experience with Microtunnel Boring Machines and trenchless technology is an asset

The following safety tickets are required: (Bothar may assist with any required tickets to be on-site)

• WHIMIS, First Aid, CSTS or PCST, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Arrest / Fall Protection

Other Relevant Information

• This position is assigned to the Yard, and to field locations during operations. Hours of work may vary, including night shifts based on project schedules.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol clearance is required
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)