Electrician
Nasittuq Corporation View all jobs
- Nunavut
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reports and maintains facilities files as related to the NWS work management system, operational field reports, data analysis, etc.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including conductor splicing and terminating, the performance of major and minor repairs to switchgear, circuit breakers, bus bars, bus ducts, power transformers, filters, motors, batteries, rectifiers and associated power components and accessories
- Assists power plant mechanics in the operation and major maintenance of the prime power plant generating and distribution systems
- Performs the maintenance and repair of the electrical systems associated with heating, ventilating, refrigeration, food service, laundry, water supply, sewage disposal, fuel dispending, building lighting, airstrip lighting, and electrical fire detection alarm equipment
- Performs maintenance and repair of all electrical appliances (installed and portable)
- Performs inspections of electrical equipment, as required
- Provides training to site mechanics for the operation, maintenance and repairs of all electrical equipment on the site
- Must be physically fit, to be able to climb towers and pass training for working at heights.
- Performs other duties assigned by a higher authority, which are unplanned or of a transient nature.
- A qualified/licensed journeyman and post journeyman experience as an Industrial Electrician.
- A valid driverโs license.
- Minimum 5 yearsโ proven journeyman experience in an industrial environment.
- Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the position, previous industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in power plant operation, would also be an asset.
- Must be familiar with programmable logic controllers, diesel generators, switchgear and distribution systems, and safety regulations and practices.
- Knowledge or experience with Fire Detection and Fire Suppression systems would be an asset.
- Solid communication and computer skills (MS Word and Excel).
- Requires ability to adapt to changing tasks and locations.
- Ability to integrate successfully into a small, multi-cultural and team-oriented department
- Ability to travel as part of a small team to adjacent sites to perform functions
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
- Ability to work under physically demanding, often adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations
- Rotation & Overtime: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation, 48 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) and all travel costs covered.
- Living Arrangements: Private accommodation with prepared meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employer-matched pension plan (5%).
- Additional Perks: Arctic gear provided, annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues.
- Career Growth: Access to training and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered.
- Vacation Pay: 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.
- Northern Living Allowance: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.