Electrician

Job summary

Position Responsibilities: Have a high degree of safety awareness, a commitment to following safety procedures and protocols. Lay out, assembles, installs and maintains electrical systems and related equipment. Power Distribution Systems. Fire Alarm systems. Security Systems. Emergency Generation Systems. Understands and complies with all current electrical code and related Health Care CSA standard requirements. Ensures necessary electrical permits and inspections are obtained. Adheres to all safe work procedures and practices. Advises and recommends, any new operating procedures, new technic…

Job details

Position Responsibilities: Have a high degree of safety awareness, a commitment to following safety procedures and protocols. Lay out, assembles, installs and maintains electrical systems and related equipment. Power Distribution Systems. Fire Alarm systems. Security Systems. Emergency Generation Systems. Understands and complies with all current electrical code and related Health Care CSA standard requirements. Ensures necessary electrical permits and inspections are obtained. Adheres to all safe work procedures and practices. Advises and recommends, any new operating procedures, new technical aspects or changes that may be required. Advises and estimates on material, labor, equipment that is required for completion of specified tasks. Assists and works in all other areas of the Maintenance Department as required. Adheres to performance standards and ensures that he is continuously and usefully employed at all times. Assists in the design and implementation of new construction. Other duties as assigned. Travel is required between sites with the use of a company vehicle. As an Electrician, you will work in accordance with the accepted codes, standards, regulations and procedures. Under minimal supervision, the electrician performs a variety of highly skilled electrical maintenance and repairs of a complex nature requiring use of schematics, blue prints and specialized test equipment. Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Electrician Certificate with Red Seal from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence. A stable work history. Courses and considerable experience with operation of High Voltage Distribution Systems. Considerable experience with operation and maintenance of 600 volt Distribution systems. Experience with addressable Fire Alarm and security systems. Ability to comprehend and utilize a computerized maintenance system. Knowledge of CSA code z8000, CSA 282, CSA 462 and CSA Z32 would be considered an asset. Experience working in healthcare facilities and in the operation and maintenance of Emergency Generation systems. Able to read/interpret blueprint specifications, drawings and schematics. Knowledge of and aware of all known safety concerns and physical demands. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and effectively manage his or her priorities and deadlines. Must be able to communicate clearly in English; verbally and in writing.

Listed skills

• safety · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• as part of a team · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

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