About OEG Sports & Entertainment: 

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

The Event Electrician will primarily be responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of electrical requirements for various events held in Rogers Place and ICE District. Reporting to the Director, Operations & Maintenance, this position will work closely with the Event Operations team to deliver world class events across the campus.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Serve as primary on-site Electrician for Rogers Place & ICE District events
• Working closely with the Event Operations team, responsible for planning and executing Electrical Services for concerts and special events at OEG Sports & Entertainment venues
• Train, lead and support part time Electricians and contractors with a focus on event support and services
• Train Part time electricians on events - lighting controls, show power rooms, Camlock connections etc.
• Support Supervisor, Electrical with Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Systems including distribution, lighting systems, HVAC motors, and fire alarm Building Maintenance System, emergency power, and ice plant in Rogers Place and Ice District Plaza
• Develop and facilitate operating procedures and maintenance programs that conform to manufacturer’s recommendations for systems, purchased equipment and corporate standards, which are customized to the specific needs of the facility
• Daily inspections of lighting system pregame and concerts including Douglas Lighting, Lutron, Musco and related systems
• Maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System for electrical
• Inspect operating function to evaluate efficiency methods
• Investigate, analyze and resolve operational and maintenance issues
• Record and maintain accurate readings in logbooks
• Available on “on-call” basis during off hours for emergency situations

Who You Are:

• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Knowledgeable in all regulations such as building codes, fire and health department regulations, OH&S, etc.
• High School or Technical School diploma or combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Valid Province of Alberta Journeyman Electrician certificate is required
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills: highly organized, results oriented with the ability to be flexible, and to work well under pressure, strong level of initiative required
• Strong technical abilities with Microsoft programs and familiarization with computerized maintenance systems an asset
• Leads by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons and facts
• Knowledgeable in show power for concert and ice arena cam lock assemblies
• Demonstrated knowledge of sports and entertainment facility operation is an asset
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Must be available for shift work, weekends and holidays

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

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