Journeyman Electrician - Day Shift
Powell Industries
- Acheson, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform industrial electrical services in accordance with standard practices and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC Part 1) which involves the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and utility systems.
- Perform services including but not limited to the installation of electrical equipment and components, cable tray, conduits, cable and wire, heat trace, grounding and bonding, terminations and testing.
- Diagnose malfunctioning electrical systems, circuits, equipment and components to make good their repair and restoration.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects for their adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Test electrical systems, circuits, equipment and components using a variety of tools and equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, continuity meters, voltmeters, insulation test equipment, etc.
- Assists Lead Persons with training and mentoring of other employees.
- Promotes a safety culture as well as attends all safety meetings.
- Ensures quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
- Ensures work areas remain clean and well organized.
- Other duties as assigned
- Knowledge of Motors, MCC's, PLC's, transformers and small utility distribution within Modular E-Houses.
- Working knowledge of industry codes and standards with the ability to refer to the applicable codes.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, applicable electrical codes related to electrical manufacturing.
- Working of knowledge of electrical design and equipment.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and Adheres to Powell's set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.
- Approaches work consistently and utilizes methods to complete and monitor tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes and product changes.
- Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.
- Able to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their activities.
- Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
- Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Hold a valid Journeyman Ticket or Red Seal certification.
- Minimum 2 years' experience with conduit (EMT, Rigid), Termination of PLC's and controls.
- HVAC experience is considered an asset.
- Safety certifications are an asset for the position.
- Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.
- Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
- Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
- Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders) and scaffolding.
- Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air on or using proper lift equipment.
- Working around loud machinery.
- Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
- Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
- Must be able to lift and handle up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
- Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 20 lbs.
- Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
- Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.