Maintenance & Facilities Apprentice Electrician

Job Summary

Job Duties

• 1. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• 2. Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, network and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
• 3. Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• 4. Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, electrical motors, generators, storage batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• 5. Occasionally modify, maintain, test, and document PLC programs at a basic level.
• 6. Provide Engineering Department feedback on design improvements in the form of written Engineering Change Request.
• 7. Perform on-site installation, servicing, and repair for commissioning or warranty work on customer finished products.
• 8. Maintain and repair office and plant electrical equipment, including documentation of maintenance plan and schedule.
• 9. Conduct cyclical inventory counts on electrical parts.
• 10. Keep abreast and comply with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) regulations and relevant codes and practices

Qualifications

• 1. Registered Apprentice with Ontario Trades College.
• 2. PLC Programming skills (basic level).
• 3. Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver’s license.
• 4. Power & Energy / Oil & Gas experience in an electrical engineering environment
• is an advantage
• 5. Good control panel knowledge, conduit and other cable management hardware skills.
• 6. Scheduling, documenting, technical support to Engineers is an asset.

Other Requirements

• 1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• 2. Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services provided to our customers.
• 3. Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on budget) and take pride in your craft.
• 4. Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.
• 5. Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.
• 6. Work well within a team environment or independently.
• 7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• 8. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• 9. Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.
• AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.
• We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.