Journeyperson Service Electrician

Strike Group; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike Group is seeking Journeyperson Service Electricians based in Cranbrook, BC, to install, test, and maintain electrical systems for climate control, security, lighting, and power.

You will work on local projects and Western Canada site projects, with travel as required and flexible shifts to meet demand. A valid Journeyperson or Red Seal is required, and a clean driver's abstract is preferred.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications.
• Install, replace, or repair wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre/coax cables, lighting.
• Test electrical equipment for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Maintain and test switchgear, transformers, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and keep records.
• May install instrumentation and related devices.

Skills

Read blueprints schematics

Electrical code knowledge

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Industrial maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson/Red Seal certificate

Tools

Testing equipment

Conduit and wiring installations

Job description

Location

Cranbrook - E&I, British Columbia, V1C 4V2

Position Summary

Journeyperson Service Electricians possess the full range of knowledge required to install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, lighting, power sources, and communications. With shops in Calgary, Fort Saskatchewan, Bonnyville, and Saskatoon, the E&I team works on local projects as well as site projects located throughout Western Canada.

Position Details

• Must be local to Cranbrook, BC
• Candidates must be willing to travel and work fluctuating shift schedules as the work demands

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Journeyperson or Red Seal Electrician certificate
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Must have a clean driver's abstract
• Commercial/Industrial maintenance background is preferred

Core Accountabilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layouts of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install, and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial, electrical, and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• May install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices

Why Work for Strike

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada.

At Strike, we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been shown through the recognition of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, and later recognized at the Platinum Level for Canada’s Best Managed Companies distinction since 2018.

Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility.

At Strike, we also reward our own people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Our culture at Strike is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike.

Strike’s main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety-focused company that allows our employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures. At Strike, we have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health.

As we value the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join our fast-growing company with a small business feel.