Electrician, Journeyperson - HSL, Local 1

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.