Ore Dock Electrician- FR

Qualified Rate: $ per hour

Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 operation 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

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.