Journeyman Electrician – Overhead Crane Systems

REEL; Stoney Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

REEL is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical installation and assembly for overhead lifting equipment across Ontario. You will read blueprints and BOMs, wire and maintain panels, motors, and systems on hoists and cranes, and ensure adherence to electrical codes and safety standards.

The role includes troubleshooting motor control circuits, sensors, relays, and VFDs, drawing wiring diagrams, and conducting factory tests.

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.

Job description

REEL is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical installation and assembly for overhead lifting equipment across Ontario. You will read blueprints and BOMs, wire and maintain panels, motors, and systems on hoists and cranes, and ensure adherence to electrical codes and safety standards.

The role includes troubleshooting motor control circuits, sensors, relays, and VFDs, drawing wiring diagrams, and conducting factory tests.