Electrical Apprentice- 2nd or 3rd year - Prince George, BC, Canada - Knewin

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as an Electrical Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn and possesses a strong work ethic. The Electrical Apprentice will work closely with our experienced team to develop practical skills and gain valuable hands-on experience. Under the direction of Leadership and Mentors, the Apprentice receives and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers. These assignments support field and shop operations and completing customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and within your capabilities in a field service and/or shop environment.
• Provide hands on electrical skills for the installation, troubleshooting, testing, maintain, redesign, rebuild, retrofit, and/or repair of electrical systems.
• Provide hands on mechanical skills such as: welding, painting, fitting, cutting, bolting, detailed print reading, measuring, drawing markups.
• Operation of mobile equipment in a safe manor including, vehicles, trailers, bucket trucks, arial work platforms, forklifts, and other rental equipment.
• Complete incoming, visual inspection for electrical and mechanical defects.
• Maintain strong client relationships through quality and quantity of work performed.
• Demonstrate a continual effort to improve your skills and company operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other departments to provide a quality and seamless operation.
• Communicate to PM, Manager or other designee for effective problem resolution and transfer of pertinent information on jobs in process and complete.
• Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignments. Receive information from team members and/or leadership regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to effectively complete jobs.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and perform routine shop organization & cleanup as needed to ensure a safe & orderly work environment.
• Observe all company, local, and regulatory safety rules, location and company best practices, and company policies and procedures.
• Work nights and weekends as business need dictates.
• Complete test reports to Company and Customer standards and timelines.
• Complete other duties assigned. Required Experience and Qualifications:
• High School diploma and currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program, with a minimum of 2 years of related field experience.
• Knowledge of various safety standards such as WCB, Provincial, OSHA safety standards
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE, CSA and NFPA
• Proven electrical / mechanical skills and/or experience with different types of low and high voltage equipment. Experience with Industrial and Utility electrical systems, installation of power distribution equipment and large switchgear is preferred.
• Able to effectively problem solve.
• Good computer skills for specialized software, data entry, looking up information, and/or creating reports.
• Able to communicate oral and written communication skills; follow directions-written direction, oral direction, reading work orders and/or specs as assigned; work in a team environment and communicate with team, various departments, and/or Customers as business needs dictate.
• Customer Focused-able to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and produce a quality work product
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Who we are

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers' electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don't cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel: 25-50%

Physical Demands: Lifting a minimum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.