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Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician

Okanagan Gondola Land Corporation
Vernon, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$4,043.27 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
Red Seal
Schematics
Maintenance
Programmable logic controllers
First Aid Certification

Full job description

Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician

Okanagan Gondola | Vernon, BC

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Electrician looking for a unique opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art passenger ropeway system? Okanagan Gondola is seeking a motivated and safety-focused professional to join our Operations team and support the reliable operation of our gondola's electrical, control, and safety systems.

This role is critical to ensuring the safe and uninterrupted operation of one of British Columbia's newest tourism attractions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving all electrical and control systems associated with the gondola, terminals, towers, and supporting facilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lift Maintenance team, manufacturers, and contractors to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and guest safety.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on gondola electrical systems

✅ Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair:

Motors and drives
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
PLC control systems
Safety circuits and interlocks
Sensors and monitoring devices
Low-voltage and communication networks
Power distribution systems
Emergency backup systems

✅ Support daily start-up, shutdown, and operational testing procedures

✅ Diagnose electrical faults and respond to equipment failures efficiently

✅ Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals

✅ Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, and troubleshooting documentation

✅ Assist with regulatory inspections, annual maintenance programs, and commissioning activities

✅ Support emergency response procedures and lift evacuations when required

✅ Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company policies

✅ Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and performance

Qualifications

Required

Red Seal Industrial Electrician or Red Seal Construction Electrician
Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, and control systems
Strong understanding of electrical schematics and technical documentation
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Preferred Assets

Passenger ropeway, gondola, chairlift, ski lift, or amusement ride experience
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
Knowledge of VFD systems and industrial automation
Experience with 24 Volt systems
Experience with SCADA or monitoring systems
Fall Protection certification
Standard First Aid certification
Lockout/Tagout/ Tryout training

What We're Looking For

You are a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping critical systems operating safely and efficiently. You understand that reliability and safety are non-negotiable when transporting guests and are committed to maintaining the highest operational standards.

Working Conditions

Outdoor work in all weather conditions
Working at heights on towers and terminals
Rotating on-call responsibilities
Weekend and holiday work as required
Occasional lifting and physical work
Exposure to high-voltage and industrial electrical systems

Why Join Okanagan Gondola?

Be part of launching and operating a premier tourism destination
Work on advanced ropeway and transportation technology
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Opportunity for career growth within a growing organization
Spectacular Okanagan working environment

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If you're ready to elevate your electrical career and help power the future of mountain tourism in the Okanagan, we'd love to hear from you.

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