Senior Electrician

Job Summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrician to join our team. As a Senior Electrician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, upgrading, and installation of equipment in 13.8kV to 500 kV substations.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of different electrical systems, faulty equipment, and apparatus including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, switchgears, instrument transformers, relays, and other related equipment (500kV, 240kV, 144kV, 69kV, 25kV, 13.8kV).
• Installation of structural steel, installation of buried utilities.
• Operation of construction equipment such as skid steer, mini hoe, manlifts, and zoombooms.
• Compliance with Rising Edge Group's Health and Safety Manual and industry safety regulations.
• Leadership, supervision, mentoring, and training of Electrical Apprentices in understanding, identifying, and resolving technical issues.
• Responsible for inspection and testing of high voltage electrical equipment installed in a substation. Ensure test and maintenance reports are maintained and completed at all times.
• Lead installation and facilitate planning of ground grids, assembly of power system equipment, cabling, and wiring.
• Perform and facilitate substation equipment maintenance according to company and industry standards.
• Adherence to Rising Edge Group's safety policies and safe work procedures and familiarity with the potential hazards of working near energized equipment.

Requirements

• Valid and recognized Journeyman Electrician Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a PSE/Electrician with at least 2 years of experience working in substations required.
• Thorough knowledge of the Electrical Utility Code (E.U.C Safety Codes Act) and Occupational Health and Safety rules as they relate to the Electrician role.
• Valid Provincial Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office, and computer-based test equipment would be an asset.
• Meet pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing requirements.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights.
• Ability and willingness to work out of town.
• Able to travel, including traveling to remote sites.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Dedicated to a respectful work environment and teamwork with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a safe manner with respect to the environment, health, and safety issues in the workplace.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision).
• Paid Time Off Benefits.
• Training & Development.
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling.
• RPP - Group RRSP.