Journeyperson Electrician
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Senior
Edmonton, AB, Canada
In PersonOn-site at the DOW Chemical Facility; local candidates are preferred and no living-out allowance is provided. Travel to remote sites may be required.
Building TradesElectrical
About the job
Requirements
- A valid and recognized Power Systems Electrician Journeyperson or Journeyperson Electrician Certificate is required.
- At least five years of work experience as a Power Systems Electrician or Electrician, including at least two years of experience working in substations, is required.
- Thorough knowledge of the Alberta Electrical Utility Code and Occupational Health and Safety rules as they relate to the Power Systems Electrician or Electrician role is required.
- A valid Alberta Provincial Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
- Must meet pre-access drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Must be able to work comfortably at heights.
- Must be willing and able to work out of town and travel, including to remote sites.
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work safely with respect to environmental, health, and safety issues in the workplace.
- Must work respectfully and collaboratively with others.
- Must demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, upgrades, and installation of equipment in 13.8 kV to 500 kV substations.
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and electrical code specifications.
- Plan the layout and illustrate electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications.
- Inspect electrical systems, components, and equipment to identify defects and ensure compliance with codes.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, faulty equipment, and apparatus, including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, switchgear, instrument transformers, relays, and related equipment.
- Install structural steel and buried utilities.
- Operate construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, manlifts, and zoom booms.
- Comply with the company's Health and Safety Manual and industry safety regulations.
- Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and training to Power Systems Electrician and Electrical Apprentices to help them understand, identify, and resolve technical issues.
- Assist apprentices with day-to-day substation construction activities, including working safely and maintaining quality.
- Inspect and test high-voltage electrical equipment installed in substations, and ensure test and maintenance reports are completed and maintained.
- Lead installation and facilitate planning of ground grids, power-system equipment assembly, cabling, and wiring.
- Perform and facilitate substation equipment maintenance according to company and industry standards.
- Follow company safety policies and safe-work procedures and remain aware of hazards when working near energized equipment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and computer-based test equipment is an asset.
About the company
Rising Edge Group designs and builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure for utilities, renewable power developers, and industrial customers across North America. Its projects connect generation and storage facilities to the grid through substations, transmission lines, and the equipment that controls and protects them. Customers hire the company for complete projects covering engineering, equipment procurement, and construction, or for individual services such as testing and commissioning. It also maintains electrical assets after installation, combining field service with the planning and technical support needed to keep facilities operating. Founded in 2002, Rising Edge Group is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
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Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rising Edge has wider group resources: it belongs to JAVA, a network spanning engineering and infrastructure businesses.
- Edmonton operators receive overtime premiums: Rising Edge lists time-and-a-half after ten daily and forty weekly hours.
- Fort Saskatchewan apprentices receive retirement matching: the listed Canadian plan increases employer contributions with years of service.
What critics are saying
- Emergency crews face unpredictable hours: Rising Edge advertises maintenance callouts with teams ready to mobilize around the clock.
- The Dow apprenticeship requires long weeks: its Fort Saskatchewan site lists 48 hours and no living-out allowance.
- Edmonton equipment operators need experience: Rising Edge's temporary opening requires at least three years operating heavy machinery.
What makes Rising Edge Group unique
- Fabrication follows a certified system: Rising Edge uses ISO 9001 quality controls for custom electrical equipment.
- Customers retain maintenance histories: Rising Edge hosts test reports, deficiencies, schedules, and budgets in SharePoint.
- Rising Edge's chief operating officer knows fieldwork: Justin Berube previously worked as a high-voltage journeyman electrician.
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