Ore Dock Electrician

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Job Summary

The Ore Dock Electrician is responsible for repairing and installing electrical systems, services, and equipment for the Ore Dock. Additionally, the incumbent maintains and provides safe conditions and operation of electrical equipment and fixtures as well as systems in the Ore Dock.

Major Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, clean, repair, test, and adjust electrical equipment, circuitry, and fixtures
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical malfunctions and perform required repairs
• Complete electrical work order requests through work order system efficiently
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes as well as electrical fixtures
• Test circuits and equipment using voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, ohmmeter and other test equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, and appliances needed for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical circuits, related fixtures, and hardware
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits
• Insert, splice HV cables and connect wires to fixtures, outlets, switches, receptacles, and power source
• Ensure a safe working environment by following CN’s safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work assigned shift, including nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed
• Travel by company vehicle to assigned work location and other destinations as needed
• Must be able to work in a shop environment and outside in all weather conditions, occasionally in confined spaces at elevated heights
• Must be able to continually bend, squat, kneel, lift, twist, climb, reach, stand, and walk
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive pushing, pulling, and single grasp motion

Requirements

• Experience as a Journeyman Electrician with a Journeyman Electrician Certification or equivalent work experience and qualification
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial wiring
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to perform maintenance services, diagnostic services on equipment malfunctions, and complete repairs when required
• Must be able to complete the installation, modification and repair of electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls
• Must be able to interpret electrical schematics, apply building plans, and perform installation from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, including modifying and repairing new and existing electrical systems
• Skilled in using test equipment such as voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, and ohmmeter
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to working near high-voltage distribution systems
• Knowledge of power distribution in equipment facilities
• Knowledge of electrical systems for emergency power systems, including emergency generators and transfer switches
• Knowledge of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)system’s operations sequences
• Knowledge of local and State Electrical Code in compliance with local electrical codes and prepared to produce on demand
• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

The incumbent receives on the-job training, which includes new employee safety training, hands-on training to learn how to operate various systems at the docks, and ongoing annual safety training.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.