Facility Maintenance Electrician

Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for performing facilities maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform corrective, reactive and preventative maintenance of facilities buildings, equipment and installations as well as repairs and other project work
• Coordinate with Lead Hand Electrician, Facilities Supervisor, contractors, other CN departments as well as other vendors for assistance or direction as required upon various types of work
  
  

Working Conditions

• Position is subject to responding to emergency calls on nights and weekends as required by the Supervisor and Lead Hand
• The role is required to work inside and outside in various conditions
• The role is required to work at heights, confined spaces, and any other areas work is required
• Must service driven as the role works with all departments throughout CN
• Must be safety conscious and capable of ensuring a safe working environment for employees and contractors
• The role requires working away from home for extended periods of time
• The incumbent must be available to work overtime when necessary
  
  

Requirements

• Must hold Inter-Provincial Red Seal Electrician Certificate
• Must have valid or be willing to acquire Manitoba Driver’s License (Class 3)
• Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings for various types of repair work, maintenance, project work and troubleshooting
• Must have a good working knowledge of power distribution and emergency power systems including high voltage
  
  

Training

The Electrician must complete all training sessions as directed by the company. A successful completion of this training is essential for future performance of duties.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement. About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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