Journeyman Electrical Foreman (3350)

Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary:

Position: Journeyman Electrical Foreman

Type: Fulltime

Location: IOL Kearl FM

Schedule: 14 on/14 off (Averaging Agreement – Compressed Work Schedule)

Flight, Camp and/ or Bussing available
Flight Hubs: Edmonton or Calgary

Role Summary:

A Journeyman Electrical Foreman is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. They interpret blueprints and technical diagrams, install wiring and lighting systems, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Their role involves leading a team, managing schedules, and coordinating with other trades to ensure project success. They also handle emergency breakdowns and maintain accurate project documentation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor the electrical team on safe work practices, quality workmanship, Canadian electrical codes, company and site-specific standards and productivity.
• Give daily guidance to electrical journeymen and apprentices
• Provide the crew with adequate supervision and provide daily work instructions
• Coordinate the daily manpower movement within the team to manage workload and scheduled work.
• Prepare the equipment and materials needed for the daily work
• Monitors safety, performance, progress and productivity and ensures the alignment of the work executed is matching the standards, plans and drawings
• Promote company’s guiding principles
• Regularly communicate work progress, schedule variance, crew and safety performance to the Superintendent
• Ensure to comply with all roles and responsibilities
• Approve, submit daily timesheets and ensure daily progress reports are submitted
• To hold daily safety meetings / toolbox meetings
• Report all incidents to the appropriate personnel. Knowing when and who to report it to
• Ensuring that all elements of the company HSE program are carried out, implemented and recorded as stipulated
• Present a positive working safety culture for all workers Lead by example
• Provide estimates, material requisitions and detailed scope of work for all upcoming work. As well as “as built drawings” when required
• Under this contract, the electrical foreman is also providing supervision to one overhead door technician. (overhead doors general knowledge would be an asset)

Education & Experience:

• Journeyman Electrician Trade Certification (Red Seal)
• Thorough in depth understanding of CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
• Minimum of Five years related experience
• Previous oil and construction industry experience preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation - Energy Safety Canada)
• WHMIS 2015
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Ability to supervise and evaluate trade performance is essential.
• Good written and oral communication skills. All applicants must have ability to Read, Speak and write fluently in English.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers

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The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.