Journeyperson (Electrician)

EPCOR Technologies Inc.; Regina; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR Technologies Inc. in Regina, SK is seeking a full-time Journeyperson Electrician to maintain and improve electrical and instrumentation systems at a wastewater treatment facility. The role demands strong safety practices, proactive maintenance, and the ability to work within a small, skilled team.

You will program PLCs, calibrate analyzers, and support SCADA systems, with opportunities to lead projects and coordinate shutdowns. A second trade is an asset and CSV driving requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician certificate (class code 2121).
• Dual Trade (Instrumentation Tech or Millwright) is an asset.
• 2+ years of progressive experience at the Journeyman level in an industrial environment.
• Experience in water and/or wastewater plants is an asset.
• Strong decision making and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, program, and install PLC equipment from various manufacturers.
• Maintain SCADA software such as iFix and Wonderware.
• Calibrate and install water quality analyzers and control systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair electrical panels, motor starters, lighting systems.
• Coordinate electrical shutdowns and liaise with contractors and Engineering.
• Lead in-house construction projects and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Journeyman Electrician (2121)

Dual Trade asset (Instrumentation or Millwright)

Tools

CMMS experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Organization EUI, Commercial Services, Commercial Operations

JobID 16880

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Commercial Services

About us Department Description With over 130 years of experience, North American Commercial Services works with industry, municipalities and communities to design, build, finance and operate water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems. We serve more than 85 communities and industrial sites in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, making sure that the water exceeds public health, environmental and industrial requirements. North American Commercial Services is responsible for providing safe and reliable energy to thousands of customers in more than 30 communities in Southwestern Ontario.

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time permanent Journeyperson (Electrician) position working out of Regina, SK .

This position will carry out scheduled, corrective, and preventative maintenance to instrument and electrical equipment at the wastewater treatment plant operated by EPCOR in Regina. A second ticket in Instrumentation and/or Millwright is considered a strong asset. Critical to this role is the ability to exhibit good safety habits and ensure that safe work procedures and practices are followed.

The Regina maintenance team is a small group of Journeypeople with various trade tickets. They work together to maintain an efficient and reliable operation alongside a highly skilled group of operators. As a member of a small team, the ideal candidate must be willing to perform various roles and responsibilities not directly related to electrical work. Much of the electrical work will involve maintaining assets through preventative and correct maintenance, and troubleshooting.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates .

What you’d be responsible for

• Maintaining, programming, and installing programmable logic controller (PLC) equipment from various manufacturers.
• Maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software, including iFix and Wonderware.
• Calibrating and installing water quality/chemical analyzers, chemical feed systems, temperature/pressure transmitters, and electronic/pneumatic control systems.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing panel wiring, high/low voltage motor starters, and lighting systems.
• Maintaining electrical equipment up to 25 kV.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining pumps, valves, air blowers, compressors, hoists, HVAC equipment, chemical feed equipment, and related systems.
• Examining and diagnosing equipment for excessive vibration, temperature, and other abnormalities; interpreting drawings, manuals, and manufacturer specifications for the installation, modification, or repair of equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance on all equipment as required.
• Liaising with c ontractors, Engineering, Projects, and Operations.
• Obtaining electrical permits from accredited agencies for electrical installations.
• Leading in-house construction projects and coordinating work on capital assets.
• Coordinating electrical shutdowns.
• Executing job and project plans and making on-the-spot decisions to adapt plans in response to unanticipated technical and resource issues.
• Making immediate critical decisions when responding to hazardous emergency work site conditions.
• Conducting hazard assessments and ensuring work site safety.
• Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and safe work procedures.
• Coordinating and documenting all electrical inspections, both completed and ongoing, and developing action plans to resolve deficiencies in electrical installations.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against established performance metrics.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing Operations processes and construction standards to ensure compliance with policies, specifications, and regulatory requirements while mitigating risks.
• Increasing department efficiency by maintaining current knowledge of industry best practices.
• Demonstrating a high-performance, high-discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative, achievement-oriented, and easy-to-do-business-with manner of working.

What’s required to be successful

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid Journey person Electrician certificate is required (class code 2121)
  • Candidates possessing an Electrician certificate and either a Instrumentation Tech, and/or Millwright certificate will be considered Dual Trade (class code 2122) and considered an asset
• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience at the Journey person level, in an industrial environment
• Experience in water and/or wastewater plants will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated strength in decision making and analytical ability.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical construction methods, procedures, work practices, and techniques.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) is required and experience with CMMS systems will be considered an asset.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver’s permit, which requires a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Motor Vehicle Operator's License
  • Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file).
  • A Driver Abstract (5 - year commercial type) will be required.
  • Drivers with a GDL class may be considered (limited to 3 demerits and pending driving behavior review referenced above).
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CUPE 7667

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Wage:

As a dual trade:

Class: 212 2

Wage: $ 50.96 per hour

As a single trade:

Class: 2121

Wage: Step C: $ 44.46 per hour ; or Step D: $ 48.65 per hour

• Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and based on a combination of factors as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• P rior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file .
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle : Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
• Use of AI: Our recruitment process may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to support application screening and certain assessment steps. All recruitment activities, including hiring decisions, are led by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.