NASL - Airport Electrician

Winnipeg-Airports-Authority-Inc.-1; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Airports Authority is seeking an Airport Electrician to join the Iqaluit International Airport maintenance team. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, servicing, repairing, rebuilding and installation of electrical systems, equipment, and machinery across airport facilities.

Applicants must hold a Red Seal Journeyman license recognized in Nunavut and have at least 3 years of experience. Reading electrical diagrams is essential, and the position includes shift work and on-call

Qualifications

• Valid Red Seal Journeyman Maintenance Electrician license recognized in Nunavut.
• Excellent aptitude for machinery with knowledge of electrical/electronic motors, components and controls.
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, install and modify electrical/electronic controls for airport machinery and building equipment.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motors and speed controls.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repair on power generator buildings and switchgear.
• Schedule preventative maintenance on building systems, machinery and equipment.
• Maintain inventory for electrical/electronic parts and components.
• Coordinate with airport team members to accomplish goals.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Maintenance Electrician license (Nunavut)

Job description

The Opportunity

Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut

Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the AirportElectrician performs electrical maintenance; services, repairing, rebuilding an, and installation of electrical systems, equipment, and machinery at the Iqaluit International Airport.

Responsibilities include:

• Calibrate, install and modify electrical/electronic controls for all airport machinery and building equipment;
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motors and speed controls;
• Perform electrical maintenance and repair on power generator buildings and associated switchgear;
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on building systems, machinery and equipment;
• Maintain inventory for electrical/electronic parts and components;
• Coordinate efforts with other airport team members to accomplish goals and objectives; and
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Selection Criteria include:

• Valid Red Seal Classification Journeyman Maintenance Electrician license recognized in Nunavut
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience;
• Excellent aptitude for machinery with specific working knowledge of electrical/electronic motors, components and controls;
• Basic understanding of converting machinery and has the ability to troubleshoot electrical problems, including complex running faults;
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and blueprints;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
• Class 5 driver’s license, with the ability to acquire and maintain an Airport Vehicle Operator Permit “D/A” AVOP;
• Customer service oriented individual who demonstrates professionalism when working within public and corporate sites;
• Basic working experience with Microsoft Office programs;
• Previous experience with Building Management Systems an asset;
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system is an asset;
• Understanding of baggage systems and controls an asset,;
• Previous experience with airfield lighting an asset; and

• Ability to work shift work, and be on-call outside of normal shift schedule.

Working Conditions:

This position will be stationed in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Candidates must have the ability to work shift work and be on-call outside of normal shift schedule.