Apprentice Electrician
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada; Terrace, British Columbia, Canada; Prince George, British Columbia, Canada; Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada; Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Registered Electrical Apprentice (Construction or Industrial Electrician), with preference given to Industrial Electrician stream.
- Have thorough knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) with BC Amendments, Technical Safety BC requirements, and WorkSafeBC occupational health and safety regulations as they relate to electric
- Have a calid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent, with an acceptable driving record
- Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office and computer-based test equipment would be an asset
- Previous experience operating construction equipment such as skid steer, mini hoe, manlifts, and zoom booms considered a strong asset.
- Must be able to work comfortably at heights
- Ability and willingness to work out of town
- Able to travel including travelling to remote sites.
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Full description
Who We Are
Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.
Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused on a culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Journeyperson Electrician, the Electrical Apprentice is responsible for assisting with the installation and maintenance of low- and high-voltage equipment within electrical substations. In this role, the Electrical Apprentice will gain hands-on experience in the installation of grounding grids, structural steel erection, and the assembly and repair of power system equipment. The Electrical Apprentice will assist with the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of high-voltage transformers and other related substation equipment.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Assist in the day-to-day activities involved with substation construction
- Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, and switches, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, P&C (protection and control) equipment and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition systems) systems, human machine interfaces (HMI) and remote terminal units (RTUs)
- Install time sensitive network and power cabling, including connection, location and documentation of all circuits, as required
- Perform preventive equipment maintenance; scheduled, unscheduled and emergency requests
- Perform maintenance, predictive inspections and testing on substation equipment
- Develop work scopes, draft procedures and perform routine repairs
- Comply, at all times, with Rising Edge Group operating and maintenance safe work practices, procedures and standards
- Develop and maintain test and maintenance reports while working under a Journeyperson Electrician
- Work with Journeyperson Electrician to install ground grids, power system equipment’s assembly and erection of structural steel
Additional Information
- This position supports projects throughout British Columbia and will require travel within the province.
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.