Electrical Utilities Electrician Jobs

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This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

This posting will be used to fill 2 positions.

Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is in-person.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Electrical Utilities group is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the 15kV network in the Greater Campus Area (GCA), South Campus, Devon, Kinsella, Camrose and other University properties within the Province of Alberta. The Greater Campus Area includes U of A Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute, Canadian Blood Services, and the Jubilee Auditorium. In addition, Electrical Utilities provide electrical services to other utility departments to operate and maintain the Heating Plant, Cooling Plant(s), associated equipment and their distribution networks (corridor).

Position

Reporting to the Electrical Utilities Supervisor and working under the day-to-day direction of the Electrical Utilities Foreman, the Electrical Utilities Electrician is responsible for operating and servicing a complex high voltage distribution system (13800V and 4160V) as well as auxiliary systems in accordance with applicable codes and utility regulations and in combination with First Class Journeyman Electrician requirements.

Duties

• Operates and maintains a large complex high voltage distribution system including high voltage distribution equipment, transformers, cables, low voltage distribution equipment, and high / medium voltage generators . ;
• Splices and terminates high voltage cables used in the high voltage electrical distribution system;
• Attends safety meetings once a month where electricians contribute ideas to formulate changes regarding procedures and safe practices critical to the operation; and
• Tests efficiencies and integrity of switches, transformers, motors, generators, protective relays and other related apparatus;
• Tests / cleans / repairs cables, H.V. distribution transformers, H.V. switchgear, transfer systems, motors, generators, protective relays, computer control systems, lighting systems, communication systems, programmable logic controllers, boiler and generator controls, and motor control centers;
• While on 24hr emergency standby, addresses any power distribution problems and makes contact with Fortis Alberta Inc. or EPCOR when power interruptions occur in the Greater Campus area or off campus properties . ;
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical services, pumps, controls, data collecting computing systems, lighting, electrically operated valves, alarm systems, etc., throughout all U of A campuses and off-site locations;
• Issues safety clearance certificates describing protective measures and procedures during work processes;
• Installs new substations that encompasses all electrical distribution and transformation equipment for electrical service to customers;

Minimum Qualifications

• Alberta First Class Journeyman Certificate in the electrical trade.
• Grade 12; and

Preferred Qualifications

• Fork Lift Training
• Power Systems Electrician’s Certificate an asset
• Programmable Logic Controller Training
• Certificate in Scaffold Building and Inspections
• Training in HV electrical Cable Splicing and terminations
• Electrical Code upgrading
• Training in Use of Scott Air Packs
• Fall Arrest Training + Arial Work Platform
• Technical seminars for new equipment
• CPR and First Aid
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Protective Relay training