309A Journeyman (Nights)

BFG is looking to bring on and expand our Electrical Team!

Apply to this post if you are interested in working for a great company that offers great benefits and competitive rates.

Role: Responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and control devices.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
• Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits; pull wires through conduits and through holes in walls and floors; install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment; install, replace, repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with code
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signaling devices and heating and cooling systems; connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components
• Work in a safe manner, maintain a safe and organized work area by observing all safety policies and procedures, applying safety training
• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve common project /site objectives. Exhibit positive and professional attitude and behaviour at all times
• Emergency standby generator experience an asset.
• Responsible for materials, tools, and appropriate paperwork.
• Must be able and willing to work nights (will receive a night shift premium)

Qualifications:

• Possess 309A Certification and own tools and personal safety equipment
• Have 5+ years electrical experience working in a retail environment
• Possess and provide proof of a valid full class 5 driver’s license and produce a clean driver’s abstract upon hire
• Have own vehicle a requirement to get to and from jobs independently
• Be willing and able to work at heights
• Have valid Health and Safety, Scissor Lift, Fall Prevention and Working at Heights Training
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and organize work
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with clients and internal BFG staff

Work Environment:

• Commercial/Industrial construction sites
• Operational facilities and businesses
• Physical load: high, up to 50lbs
• Location: customer sites, warehouse, working at heights
• Hazard: high, exposure to high voltages, PPE required, fall protection, use of power tools and other equipment

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities/Demands:

• Physically pushing/pulling various types of cables and conductors
• Using various hand and power tools (drills, saws, pipe benders, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Safely and responsibly operating elevated work platforms (scissor lifts).
• Performing duties on platform ladders, scaffold and/or elevated work platforms.
• Lifting, climbing, standing for long periods of time, working at heights.
• Working in extreme temperatures.
• Working on a shift rotation (when required).

Must be open to traveling to various locations across Canada!