Electrician, Journeyperson - HSY, Local 1

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking an Electrician, Journeyperson - HSY, Local 1 in Halifax, NS.

• Apply safe work practices to all work performed. 


• Use and maintain tools and equipment required for performing various work activities.


• Assist in docking and undocking vessels.


• Setup for specified work on a vessel or job site 


• Able to learn surface preparation, coating application and apply those skills.


• Perform fire watch and confined space watch duties. 


• Able to work with minimal supervision. 


• Assist skilled-trades workers within the shipyard performing general labour work. 


• Compartment turnover readiness and cleaning.


• Able to safely and efficiently be able to use different types of power tools.


• Being a team player is a must.  


• Lift, move, or position equipment at work sites


• Work in a shipbuilding and repair, steel industry environment
  
   

Physical effort and work conditions:

• Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms


• Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb


• Work in confined spaces, inclement weather


• Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate 


• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors 


• You will frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds


• Occasionally, you may be required to lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the applicable trade, preferably in Shipbuilding.


• Have an acceptable attendance record (absenteeism rate must be at or below the Halifax Shipyard average for the 12 months prior to Competition Open Date)


• Clean disciplinary record (no active discipline on file)


• Experience leading people preferably within the workplace


• Ability to coach fellow employees including effectively addressing quality, timeliness and safety matters.


• Strong communication skills


• Excellent work ethic


• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the role, including travel between work areas and ability to inspect work and instruct fellow employees.


• Ability to perform shift work in accordance with the Collective Agreement 
  
  *This does not constitute a complete list of duties associated with the role.