Journeyman Electrician

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Working on various sites around Edmonton AB and typically reporting directly to the Site Supervisor. Their primary focus is the installation and maintenance tasks with various electrical tasks including streetlight, power distribution and temp power

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifies and tests equipment, electronic devices, and electrical equipment
• Troubleshooting electrical issues
• Pull cable and wiring
• Assist with the installations, setting and framing of pole bases, pull boxes, and streetlights
• Provides lead direction in setting up, installing and initiating the operations and servicing of equipment at a field site
• Read and understand single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and drawings
• Placing conduit and different types of cables
• Installing underground and overhead cables and conduit
• Maintains records of all maintenance activities in accordance with contractual requirements
• Assist in other related duties as required, including scheduling, logistics, quality performance monitoring, etc.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4 or more years’ experience as a ticketed journeyman
• Able to work with little directions and be able to work alone

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of reading wiring diagrams and schematics and operating electronic tools and test equipment.
• Ability to enter aerial bucket and operate at heights ranging from 3-15 meters in compliance with equipment safety standards.
• Experience working from vehicle mounted aerial device is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks and work under deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with the company standard practice as it applies to field assignments.
• Willing and able to travel to sites
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 1 and 3 would be an asset but not required)
• CSTS
• Fall Protection and Working at Heights Tickets
• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician
• Ability and willingness to join Local 424 Union

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