electrician

BASIC FUNCTIONProvides support to all departments using their expertise with respect to electrical work. Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and replaces electrical equipment and electrical components in regards to building, machinery, and equipment. Performs operational, predictive and preventative electrical maintenance duties while adhering to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Canadian Electrical Code.Pay rate is $42.13 per hour.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES1.Protect self and others by:Identifying, interpreting and applying applicable Acts, regulations, codes and directivesRecognizing, assessing and controlling hazards and hazardous conditions, equipment and materialIdentifying and using fire extinguishers and firefighting equipmentPerforming housekeeping duties to ensure a safe working environmentPracticing first aid in emergency situations with certified CPR. Selecting, wearing, adjusting, using and maintaining personal protective apparel and equipmentPerforming lockout, tagging and hold-off procedures. 2. Read, interpret and revise schematics, drawings and documentation by creating, maintaining or modifying existing drawings and sketches as well as by identifying, reading and interpreting:Architectural drawings and specificationsMechanical drawings and specificationsPower distribution drawings and specificationsInstrumentation and communication drawings and specificationsElectrical drawings and specificationsSolid state and logic drawings and specifications.3. Select, maintain and use tools and equipment including:Hand toolsElectrical power tools and accessories Rigging and hoisting equipmentScaffolds, lifting devices and elevating platforms 4. Also responsible for assembling, erecting and locating scaffolds, lifting devices and elevating platforms; dismantling and storing scaffolds, lifting devices and elevating platforms; selecting and performing basic oxy-fuel cutting and welding procedures; and, scheduling electrical job-site material and equipment requirements.5. Install, maintain and repair wiring systems by: Selecting and installing busway systems for rural, institutional, commercial and industrial installationsMaintaining and repairing busway systems for rural, institutional, commercial and industrial installationsSelecting, laying out and installing:Branch circuit wiring for power and lighting (as well as troubleshooting)Cable trays for power, data and communication cable wiring systemsFeeder cables for single and multi conductor cables, metallic and non-metallicRigid metal and rigid PVC conduitsElectric heating systemsWiring for hazardous locationsOverhead distribution systemsUnderground distribution systems 6. Select, install, maintain and troubleshoot power distribution equipment systems which includes:Secondary services High voltage protection and control Calculating the requirements for secondary service loads, fuses and feeders Power distribution panels Ground fault circuit interrupters Power factor correction equipment Low voltage power distribution systemsDirect current power distribution AC/DC protective devices 7. Select, install, maintain and troubleshoot lighting systems which includes:Incandescent lightingFluorescent lightingHigh intensity discharge lightingLight dimming and control systemsExit and emergency lighting8. Install, maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment and associated control systems which includes the following:Brush assemblies, slip rings and commutatorsDC motors and generatorsAC motors and generatorsElectrical alignment and auxiliary protective equipmentMechanical, electrical alignment and auxiliary protective equipmentLubrication systemsBraking and clutch systemsStarting-up and shutting-down rotating equipmentRelays, solid state devices and controlsRelays, solid state devices and controlsProtective devicesWiring control panels, enclosures and control devices Field devices such as mechanical/remote field services.9. Install, maintain and troubleshoo Location Oshawa , ON Work location On site Salary $ 42.13 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Talent.com #633391413216419592 Various locations Oshawa, ON