Construction Electrician

May 18, 2021 Architecture and Construction

Job Overview

Job title: Construction Electrician

Job description: Surespan is a Canada-wide general contractor working on heavy civil construction projects with a focus on bridge construction and remote access. Focusing on ingenuity and value-engineering, Surespan highly prizes each Individual’s contribution to making Surespan a best-in-class employer and Industry service provider.

A full time and permanent vacancy exists for a Construction Electrician who will be based at our fabrication facility at 3721 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 6P2. The role requires the candidate to travel to various project sites across BC as needed on a shift rotation of 21 days on and 7 days off. Reporting to the Project Manager in charge of a specific project, the successful candidate will form part of the Construction maintenance team and will take responsibility for the maintenance, repair and mobilization of all construction related electrical equipment to maximize reliability and availability of Surespan’s equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Support safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures.
Establish and support electrical preventative maintenance programs to ensure equipment availability and reliability is maintained.
Resolve electrical breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner.
Perform duties in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
Install and maintain emergency electrical equipment
Utilize construction documents, including blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects
Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.

Qualifications:

Journeyman Construction Electrician or eligibility to challenge the Red Seal from BC Industry Training Authority
Experience in testing electronic equipment and installation of high voltage switchgear
Experience in Isolation and lock out will be advantageous.
Knowledge of equipment reliability & availability.
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems.
Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
High energy and initiative
Ability to complete a rotational shift of work 21 days away from home for 10 -12 hours a day followed by 7 days at home.

In order to be considered please follow the instructions:

Resume
Three references confirming your experience to meet the requirements above
Please also find a summary of the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey. Here is such a summary

;and explain which of the 7 factors do you follow with examples * A motivation letter in which you explain why you would be a suitable applicant