Industrial Electrician

Advantages
• Highly competitive wage rate of $48.87 hourly.
• Additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked, providing flexibility in compensation or time off.
• Opportunity to work with the Liquid Waste Services Department, directly contributing to essential environmental and public health services.
• Full-Time temporary position with a long-term duration (not later than December 31, 2026).
• Work in a challenging, dynamic environment at key facilities like Annacis Island and Burnaby.
• Collaboration with a supportive team within the specialized field of Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrician duties.

Responsibilities
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems and complex equipment
• Perform fabrication, wiring, and installation of control systems, solid-state components, motors, lighting, and low, medium, and high voltage power equipment.
• Execute work planning, including purchasing materials for jobs and determining the optimal work approach.
• Prepare detailed sketches and update technical drawings and blueprints to maintain accurate records.
• Provide support to the supervisor with cost estimating and scheduling of electrical maintenance work.
• Submit comprehensive work progress reports on time and accurately.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of apprentice Electricians to develop the future workforce.

Qualifications
• Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Possess a valid BC (or Interprovincial) Trade Qualification Certificate as a Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal is an asset).
• Ability to provide and use your own standard hand tools required for electrical maintenance.
• Experience working in a heavy industrial, municipal, or utility environment is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in a heavy industrial or municipal setting, preferably within Wastewater Services.
• Strong knowledge of motors, controls, pneumatics, electronics, solid-state (hydraulics) controls, and computer interface systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills for self-managing work and materials sourcing.
• Safety-focused approach to all tasks, with a strong understanding of relevant electrical codes and standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for report writing and team collaboration.
• Basic draughting skills for preparing sketches and updating facility prints.

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Holly Benoit holly.benoit@randstad.ca


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