Electrical Tradesperson - Edmonton, Canada - Concordia University of Edmonton

Concordia University of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good.

CUE campus is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton's historic Highlands neighbourhood.

Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching.

Our small classes and diverse student population provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system.

CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management. Our vision is to become Canada's preeminent small university.

CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.

The Electrician provides service and technical expertise in the areas of electrical systems and data systems and infrastructure.

The Electrical Tradesperson maintains real-time service reliability to critical life-safety, information, and electrical systems and optimises utility consumption efficiency across CUE premises.

They need to be able to work independently and as well as get along well with co-workers and stakeholders in a collaborative work environment.

The friendly and courteous team member's responsibilities include: installing, altering, repairing and maintaining electrical systems that are designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signals and fire alarms for all CUE premises.

Coordinates the activities of trade-related outsource service providers.

The Electrician mainly supports the Plant Operations team but is also expected to collaborate with IT services to ensure the success of Concordia.

Responsibilities:

Electrical systems maintenance, upgrades and installations
Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
Data cabling systems maintenance
Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems
Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
Perform electrical repairs and maintenance services in accordance with electrical code specifications, including but not limited to assembling, installing, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment and components; testing; troubleshooting and isolating faults in electrical and electronic systems; and replacing faulty components as required
Creating project timelines, bill of materials and labour cost estimates from electrical drawings
Oversee activities of external service providers in related field
Interact and establish good customer relationships with client contacts
Conduct monthly preventive maintenance programs on Electrical systems including fire alarm inspections, maintenance and repairs, and emergency lights testing and keep maintenance records and coordinate annual inspections by third party
Respond to service requests and emergencies and Emergency Oncall responsibilities
Provide support and direction to additional crews on other projects as required
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Journeyman Certificate of competency, Red Seal preferred
Master Electrical certificate considered an asset
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the trade as a Journeyperson
Understanding of communications specific to electrician trade and experience in commercial electrician environment
Basic Knowledge of microcontrollers and their programming is an asset.
Basic familiarity with relevant trade practices.
Working knowledge of: HVAC systems and controls, BMS / DDC control systems, cooking, heating, and refrigeration appliances, national and Alberta building, refrigeration, electrical, and heating codes, lighting, lighting control systems, ballasts, and other associated components.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, specifications, codes, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications
Exceptional troubleshooting/complex technical problem solving abilities.

Please Note:

Physically demanding role: Physical strength, balance, fine motor skills and stamina and the ability to work in high places required as well as ability to:
Walk: main campus covers 5.67 hectares, (14.1 acres) and contains 10 buildings lifting/carry: Regularly, 10kg (25lbs), Often less than 20kg
Ability to work