Chief Electrician

The primary role of the Chief Electrician is to direct the activities and tasks of the electrical underground and

surface personnel to ensure that the installation, alteration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical

systems, equipment, and fixtures. Provides technical and operational expertise for design, estimates, mobilization, obtaining quates selecting materials and equipment (procurement process) with respect to electrical installations at Redpath projects ensuring adherence to safety policies, practices, and regulations. The incumbent assigns duties and inspects the work of a group of electricians, apprentices, and helpers and directs and oversees some of the more difficult electrical tasks

1. Assigns, schedules, supervises and lays out the work assignments.

2. Maintains records of assigned electrical projects including completion date, supplies and equipment used

and costs incurred.

3. Orders, receives and distributes supplies for assigned projects to electrical staff in a timely and efficient

manner to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

4. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of parts and equipment to ensure electrical systems and

equipment can be repaired in a timely and effective manner.

5. Coordinates activities of the electricians with activities of other departments to ensure successful completion

of projects and goals.

6. Identifies and troubleshoots complex electrical problems and facilitates repairs to defects in electrical

systems and equipment, which involves the performance of electrical tasks.

7. Conducts a preventative maintenance inspection program in order to proactively identify and correct any

electrical systems or equipment which might lead to electrical maintenance problems or failures.

8. Responsible for site electrical inspections and provided corrective solutions.

9. Reviews and monitors safety procedures to ensure electricians a...