Electrician
Salary Range: $54.90
Location: Entwistle, AB

As an Electrician at Drax, you will be responsible for maintaining the plant's electrical systems, providing both regular and routine support to all electrical equipment. You will work closely with the Operator, Maintenance team, and Automation team to ensure safe and efficient operations.

ResponsibilitiesRoutine Daily Maintenance

• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Maintain machines ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Install, inspect, and repair a variety of electrical equipment.
• Utilize work order systems.
• Collaborate with Millwrights and other trades to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Assist with non-electrical operational issues as needed.

Shutdown and Strategic Capital Projects

• Provide expertise for project planning.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors for project execution.
• Plan and manage shutdown work.

Mentorship and Leadership

• Promote and adhere to Drax Safety Program.
• Mentor Electrical Apprentices.
• Maintain various facility equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues.
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical systems.
• Ensuring compliance with local electrical codes and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Red Seal Certified Trades Professional.
• 5+ years of electrical experience, preferably in pellet, particle board, or fibre board industries.
• Journeyman apprenticeship in the electrical trade.
• Strong knowledge of electrical practices and codes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Self-motivated and adaptable to change.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule availability for on-call support.

About Drax
Drax is playing a vital role in helping change the way energy is generated, supplied, and used. Our purpose is to enable a zero carbon, lower cost energy future.

Apply today to play a part in helping Drax find the talented people we need to make change for our collective future. A career at Drax is a career that makes a difference.

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Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the band for this role where appropriate, considering the candidate's experience, skills and other relevant factors.

The advertised salary range relates to British Columbia and is provided in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia.