Electrician, Journeyperson - HSL, Local 1

Job Description

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking an Electrician, Journeyperson - HSL, 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.