FLY-IN, FLY-OUT Opportunities
Description
Electricians lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job duties
- Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations.
- Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.
- Install, replace, and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
- Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits.
- Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components.
- Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems.
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
Job titles
- Apprentice electrician
- Construction electrician
- Construction electrician apprentice
- Domestic and rural electrician
- Electrician
$35-$50 an hour
Fly in Fly out with various turn around schedules.
Multiple work locations across Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35.00-$50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
