Apprentice Electrician

Rising Edge Group•Regina, SK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing 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 culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.

Requirements

Indentured into Electrical or PSE trade
Have knowledge of the Electrical Utility Code (E.U.C Safety Codes Act) and Occupational Health and Safety rules as they relate to the Electrician role
Have a valid Provincial Class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Must meet pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing requirements
Must be able to work comfortably at heights

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office and computer based test equipment would be an asset

Responsibilities

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 Technologies operating and maintenance safe work practices, procedures and standards
Develop and maintain test and maintenance reports while working under Journey PSE/Electrician
Work with Journeyman Electrician to install ground grids, power system equipment’s assembly and erection of structural steel

Benefits

Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods
Overtime opportunities (project dependent)
Generous paid time off
RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
Company-paid safety training
Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation)
Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent)
Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
Employee Referral Bonus Program