2nd Yr

4 weeks ago

Kananaskis Improvement District, Canada Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Full time

The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc / Nakiska Resort
Looking to fill a full time year-round
2nd yr:


  • Journeyman Maintenance Electrician
You will work closely with our Maintenance Department teams to use your knowledge and experience as an Electrician.

If you enjoy the front line of hands on work, fast paced and dynamic environment and love the mountain lifestyle, this is the right job for you.


Why work here
Our Journeyman or apprentice electricians will experience every aspect of the trade. Each day offers variety and challenge.

Surrounded by co-workers who are engaged in the Resort and Ski community, our employees take pride in the work that they do and the company that they work for.

5 day/40+ hour work week during the winter October to April (paid overtime when required)

4 day/40 hour in summer May to October (Mon-Thursday) 6 months of 3 day weekends

What your work looks like
We seek Journeyman or apprentice electricians with relevant Mountain Resort and Ski Industry experience.

With a consistent focus on safety, the Electrician will also have a history of producing quality work with attention to detail that meets or exceeds industry standards.


  • Install, examine, replace or repair AC/DC Motors and Drives, PLC's, 480 volt power, 120 volt control circuits, transformers, motors, starters, relays and electrical controls.
  • Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibreoptic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Install, examine, replace or repair generators, alternators and industrial storage batteries.
  • Size and install electrical circuits including panels, wire size and type, conduit, protective devices, switches, and related equipment needed to comply with the CEC and/or CSA Z9
  • Fabricate, install and/or run conduit, 3Phase work, motor terminations, control and instrument troubleshooting and panel work.
  • Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections and testing of various electrical systems (including electrical for facility maintenance and operations.)
  • Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keeps maintenance records.
  • Work on systems operating at 240 volts, 480 volts wye, 480 volts delta, 4160 volt switchgear, transformers and motors by following electrical drawings and using test instruments such as a voltmeters, ammeters and PC's, scope and other diagnostic tools.
  • Read and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
  • Quickly repair electrical failures and replace parts where up time of Ski Lifts can be affected.
  • Comply with standards and procedures of the RCR Policy & Safety Manual and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Qualifications

  • 2nd yr Journeyman
years experience as an electrician performing electrical maintenance and installation in a resort environment

  • Possess a high degree of initiative, creativity, communication skills, selfsupervision, and respect for safety requirements.
  • Be a team player and work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering and outside services when needed.
  • Have a flexible work schedule overtime and weekends and schedule changes as required of this position especially during winter season.
  • Be proficient in fundamentals of lockout/tagout.
  • Have a knowledge or ability to interpret the Canadian Electric Code and CSA Z98 code
  • Be able to understand a project request from upper management, lay it out, determine and order materials needed and be responsible for successful completion and startup.
  • Possess the ability to read electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Be experienced in performing preventive maintenance tasks, taking corrective action for repairs, and be knowledgeable in electrical equipment installations.
  • Have experience with AC & DC motors and drives and PLC's
  • Be able to climb ladders, towers and no fear of working at heights with proper PPE

Personal qualities

  • Proud of the work that you do as a team player.
  • Go the extra mile to finish what you start.
  • Openly share your ideas and skills with team members.
  • Clear respect and support for the complimentary trades.
  • Ability to see around the corner taking a safe approach in everything that you do.

Additional details of what we offer.

  • Comprehensive company benefit plan after 90 days employment
Staff Housing may be available

  • A staff season's pass for the resort
  • Discounts on food, retail and hotels
  • Shuttle from Calgary, Cochrane and Canmore if required.
  • Prodeals
  • Staff events
- meet great people who share a passion for the mountain lifestyle

Salary:
Competitive with industry standards

Please Note:
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