Electrician

Who We Are?  Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high‑voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems that communities and industries rely on.

Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values – Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence – we foster a people‑focused culture of growth, mentorship, and collaboration where safety always comes first.
What You’ll Do?  Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the role of Journeyperson Electrician is to perform maintenance, upgrading, and installation of equipment in 13.8kV to 500kV substations. Under this role the Journeyperson Electrician reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, and electrical code specifications. The Journeyperson Electrician is also responsible for planning layout and illustration of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications.

The Journeyperson Electrician inspects electrical systems, components, and equipment to identify defects and to ensure compliance with codes. This is a senior role which requires performance evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and training of Electrical Apprentices.

Key Responsibilities  Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of different electrical systems, faulty equipment, and apparatus including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, switchgears, instrument transformers, relays, and other related equipment (500kV, 240kV, 144kV, 69kV, 25kV, 13.8kV).
Installation of structural steel and buried utilities.
Operation of construction equipment such as skid steers, mini hoes, manlifts, and zoom booms.
Compliance with Rising Edge Technologies Ltd.s Health and Safety Manual and industry safety regulations.
Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and training to Electrical Apprentices in understanding, identifying, and resolving technical issues.
Assist Electrical Apprentices with day‑to‑day activities involved with substation construction in a safe and quality manner.
Inspect and test high‑voltage electrical equipment installed in a substation.
Maintain and complete test and maintenance reports at all times.
Lead installation and facilitate planning of ground grids, assembly of power system equipment, cabling, and wiring.
Ensure all electrical work complies with Technical Safety BC requirements, applicable permits and inspections, and company standards.
Adhere to Rising Edge Technologies Ltd.s safety policies and safe work procedures and be familiar with the potential hazards of working near energized equipment.
Additional Information  This position supports projects throughout British Columbia and will require travel within the province. The position is designated as safety‑sensitive, making employment contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.
Schedule & Compensation  Schedule rotations range from 4 days on / 3 days off or 8 days on / 6 days off, etc. Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.).

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