Lead Electrician

Provides direction and oversight of a team of full-time Electrical technicians who safely and efficiently maintain and repair equipment and distribution systems. It ensures the proper operation, performance and reliability of utility and emergency power systems through best-in-class operation and maintenance procedures. The position supports 24/7 365 days annual uptime in critical spaces including a Data Centre and associated television production areas.

• Lead a team of Electrical technicians, providing guidance and delegating daily tasks.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure and associated equipment, including emergency diesel generators, UPS systems, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches and fire suppression systems.
• Ensure the proper operation, performance and reliability of utility and emergency power systems through best-in-class operation and maintenance procedures.
• Supervise and perform general maintenance and repair around the campus, including lighting and 120V distribution.
• Support 24/7 365 days annual uptime in critical spaces including Data Centre and associated television production areas.
• Partner with the Electrical Manager to make recommendations for performance management, development training, on-boarding, and new employee training, and advise management on all aspects of staff performance.
• Support cross-training efforts with other departments and train staff on emergency procedures and off-site locations and equipment.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and vendors to perform construction and new equipment installations safely and without impacting production.
• Review and participate in written procedures designed to accomplish work while minimising risk to property and personnel.
• Complete administrative duties such as inventory, accounting of reactive and preventative CMMS work orders, and written updates of equipment status, and support other trades as required.

• 10+ years in a commercial/industrial electrical environment.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and Ohm's Law.
• Knowledge of emergency diesel generators, UPS systems, batteries, fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, automatic transfer switches, static transfer switches, and circuit breakers/settings.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment.
• Must be flexible and available.
• Must have a valid driver's licence.
• Must be a self-starter and possess verbal and written communication skills.