Job Description

Traveling Lead Electrician – Electric Vehicle Service Equipment Spark Power is a leading independent power solutions provider to the electrical service industry across North America. We deliver technical solutions that help our customers transition to the grid of the future – Renewable Energy. The Renewable Energy Technician will travel to job sites around Western Canada and help build and maintain solar, wind, battery storage & electric vehicle infrastructure. The technician must be competent and qualified to work on electrical and/or mechanical components of Renewable Energy assets. We are excited to provide careers in Renewables and are committed to being the best employer possible. Our product is our people!


What you'll be doing as a Lead Electrician for the Energy Solutions Team:

• Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace
• Work with a quickly growing mobile team, to build EV infrastructure across North America
• Push for continuous improvements in our processes to increase quality, efficiency and reduce costs in our operations
• Site work includes:
  • Read blueprints and spec sheets including single line diagrams
  • Install underground conduit – both primary and secondary
  • Wire electric vehicle chargers
  • Land wires and terminate on switchgear, CT cabinets and meters
  • Understand NEC codes including article 250
  • Proficient with both AC and DC wiring
  • Be able to perform megger tests, arc fault tests, ground fault tests
  • Basic site work (shovel, rake, etc.)
  • Be familiar with torque wrenches and specs as required by manufacturer
  • Familiar with single and 3 phase systems
  • Familiar with Cat5, Cat6 cables and terminations
• Be able to interact with electrical and building inspectors as required
• Daily digital reporting and documentation of all work performed

• Identify and provide feedback to issues and ongoing development of projects

• Willing to work overtime as needed

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Digital literacy (proficiency with mobile apps and various software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Report writing)
• Electrical & mechanical aptitude and experience
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team mentality and liaise with customers to ensure quality of service
• Traveling position, with scheduled rotations to projects across the U.S.A. & Canada
• Valid Driver's License
• Firm commitment to safety
• Be a believer in renewable energy
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education with an electrical or mechanical base is an asset
• Provincial Journeyman license an asset
• Operating experience (telehandler, fork lift, Skidsteer and Mini excavator) is an asset
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Must be able to lift 34kg (75lb)
• Ability to work at heights with good ergonomics, work may take place on ladders, platforms, and cramped spaces with constant standing and kneeling.
• Able to determine color codes
• Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures

• Competitive hourly wages
• Generous daily per diem
• 1.5X overtime after 40 Hours / week
• Fast-track growth opportunities
• A hands-on, positive Management Team that began as Technicians and have been promoted within their roles
• Positive and fun company culture. No one is 'just a number' at Spark.
• Benefits (health, vision, dental)
• RRSP matching
• Employee Share Ownership Program
• Company vehicles
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for

• We provide end-to-end electrical contracting, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, commercial, utility, and renewable asset markets.
• We have over 1300 employees across 38 offices across North America.
• We have numerous exciting projects in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors across Canada and the US.