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Certified Journeyman Electrician

  • McLeese Lake, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Jul 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$58 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The role involves conducting routine inspections, executing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical system failures to minimize operational downtime. Responsibilities include installing and repairing electrical components, testing equipment, and managing high voltage switching and isolation.

Job details

Position Title Certified Journeyman Electrician Employment Type Full-Time Organization Gibraltar Mine Location Williams Lake, BC Reporting Relationship Foreman, Mill Electrical Salary Range $57.90 per hour ABOUT TREKOR Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States. Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others — from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona’s Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation. Trekor goes Beyond Potential. For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com [http://www.Trekormetals.com]. ROLE OVERVIEW WE ARE SEEKING A SKILLED AND RELIABLE MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN TO JOIN OUR TEAM. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL PLAY A CRITICAL PART IN KEEPING OUR FACILITIES SAFE, FUNCTIONAL, AND EFFICIENT. YOUR PRIMARY FOCUS WILL BE CONDUCTING ROUTINE INSPECTIONS, EXECUTING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, AND TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and a deep commitment to workplace safety regulations. Working alongside other trades in the maintenance team as well as operations, this role requires you to be proactive troubleshooter who takes pride in ensuring minimal operational downtime. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications. * Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components. * Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance. * Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors. * Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems. * Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices. * Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records. * High voltage switching, isolation and lock outs. * May troubleshoot instrumentation and related devices. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * 2-5 years of concentrator (mill) operating experience relating to crushing, grinding and flotation would be a definite asset. * High School Diploma or Equivalent with Inter-provincial Journeyman Trade Certificate. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Familiarity with Schnieder PLC and Emerson Delta V DCS is also an asset. THE COMMUNITY * Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities * Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball * A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking * Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities * Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues COMPENSATION At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs. Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Trekor website at www.Trekormines.com/careers/ [http://www.tasekomines.com/careers/]. Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. 1

What you’ll do

The role involves conducting routine inspections, executing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical system failures to minimize operational downtime. Responsibilities include installing and repairing electrical components, testing equipment, and managing high voltage switching and isolation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and an Inter-provincial Journeyman Trade Certificate. Experience in concentrator mill operations and familiarity with Schneider PLC and Emerson Delta V DCS are considered strong assets.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Vacation Packages
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Professional Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

  • Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • High Voltage Switching
  • PLC Programming
  • DCS Operation
  • Industrial Wiring
  • Equipment Testing

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Construction

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