Journeyperson (Electrician)

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

Job summary

EPCOR is seeking a Journeyperson Electrician to perform maintenance and upgrades at the Regina wastewater treatment plant in Saskatchewan. The role involves PLC programming, SCADA management, and safe equipment operation up to 25 kV, within a small, skilled maintenance team.

Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma and a valid Journeyperson Electrician certificate (class code 2121). A dual trade (Instrumentation and/or Millwright) is a plus and internal/external applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• Valid Journey person Electrician certificate (class code 2121) required.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in an industrial environment; water/wastewater plant experience is asset.
• Ability to work safely and with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, program, and install PLC equipment from various manufacturers.
• Maintain SCADA software; iFix and Wonderware.
• Calibrate and install analyzers, chemical feed systems, transmitters, and control systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair panel wiring and high/low voltage equipment.
• Lead in-house construction projects and coordinate capital assets.
• Coordinate electrical shutdowns and obtain permits.

Skills

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

PLC programming

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Journeyperson Electrician certificate (class code 2121)

Tools

iFix

Wonderware

CMMS

SCADA software

Job description

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. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

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 contractors, 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
• 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.

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

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.

Please Note The Following Information

• 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.
• Prior 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.