Industrial Electrician in Ontario

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Interpret electrical code specifications
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)