Superintendent - Electrical (Relocation Available)

Black & McDonald; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utilities is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to supervise a Traffic Signal team in Edmonton. The role involves ensuring safety, leading construction activities, and maintaining high-quality standards in traffic signal installations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in traffic signal construction and a strong ability to lead teams effectively.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Ongoing investment in training and development

Collaborative and supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in traffic signal construction and maintenance.
• Experience with LRT signalling and power traction is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a Traffic Signal team in construction and maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret traffic designs and construction documents.
• Responsible for the installation of traffic signals and related hardware.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Journeyman Construction Electrician

Tools

NEMA TS2 Type 1 Traffic Controllers

Job description

Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Electrical Superintendent is located in Edmonton, AB, and typically reports directly to the Site Supervisor. Their primary focus, in the electrical discipline, is to supervise and lead a Traffic Signal team in the construction and maintenance activities along the West Valley Line Corridor. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Understanding the Construction Project Scope, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Leading crews in HSE, safety toolbox talks, tailboard meetings, mentoring, and training.
• Planning, scheduling, and leading Construction and Maintenance Crews with daily tasks, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Reading and interpreting traffic designs, electrical, construction drawings / plans, packages, and associated project documents.
• Providing leadership and direction for activities such as planning, organizing, installing, and commissioning on site.
• Responsible for the installation of traffic signals, conduits, raceways, steel structures, cabling, LED traffic signals, hardware, road loops, video detection, communications, pre-emption, and NEMA Traffic Controls standard TS2 Type 1.
• Assisting with streetlight installations and repairs.
• Maintaining records of all maintenance activities in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Assisting in other related duties as required, including scheduling, logistics, and quality performance monitoring.
• Ability to work independently on traffic signals and streetlighting at times and be available for on-call duties.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lead a team working safely
• Change orientation
• Accountability for self and others
• Problem solving and innovation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Respect for others

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Journeyman Construction Electrician
• Five or more years of experience in traffic signal construction and maintenance, with direct leadership experience in Canada.
• Experience in constructing traffic signal intersections in Canada.
• Experience with LRT signalling and power traction is an asset.
• Master Electrician certificate is an asset.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Effective communication with co-workers, project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of NEMA TS2 Type 1 Traffic Controllers, such as Econolite and Tacel.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of traffic signals, road loops, detection systems, video detection, pedestrian signals, emergency and rail pre-emption.
• Ability to lead teams safely and manage multiple projects simultaneously, completing tasks on time and within budget.
• Experience working at heights from 3 to 15 meters using aerial buckets, in compliance with safety standards.
• Ability to adhere to company standards and practices in the field.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License with Q endorsement; Class 3 is an asset.
• CSTS certification.
• Valid Fall Protection Ticket.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Empowered people with ambitious goals.

Ongoing investment in training and development.

Competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Collaborative and supportive work culture.

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