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 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 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 Journeyperson Electrician performs maintenance, upgrading and installation of equipment in 13.8kV to 500kV substations. The role involves reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications, planning layouts and illustrating electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications, inspecting electrical systems to identify defects, ensuring compliance with codes, and providing performance evaluation, coaching, mentoring and training of Electrical Apprentices.

Key Responsibilities   Installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of electrical systems and components 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 steer, mini hoe, manlifts, and zoom booms.
Comply with Rising Edge Technologies Ltd. Health and Safety Manual and industry safety regulations.
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. safety policies and safe work procedures and be familiar with the potential hazards of working near energized equipment.
Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring and training to Electrical Apprentices in understanding, identifying and resolving technical issues.
Assist apprentices with day‑to‑day activities involved with substation construction, ensuring work is performed safely and with quality.
Inspect and test high‑voltage electrical equipment installed in a substation; maintain and complete test and maintenance reports at all times.
Additional Information  This position supports projects throughout British Columbia and requires travel within the province. It 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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