Apprentice Industrial Electrician

Konecranes; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Match

Standard Benefits (Dental, Vision, and

Medical

Paid Holidays/Vacation

Personal Emergency Leaves

Company Truck / Company Phone

Meals Allowances/Uniforms

Learning Development Programs

Short and Long-term disability plans

Referral Bonus Programme

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking an Apprentice Electrician in Edmonton to support safety and reliability of our overhead crane equipment. You will perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs, and assist customers with technical recommendations.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience in industrial/electrical technology, plus CSA/OSHA awareness, and a willingness to work at heights. A clean driving record and on-site availability are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in industrial or electrical/mechanical technology.
• 1 year minimum experience or per CSA standards.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights; climb ladders and walkways.
• Maintain required certifications (Journeyman Electrician, Millwright, or equivalent).
• Regulatory trainings (working at heights) must be met.

Responsibilities

• Safety compliance with corporate policies and customer guidelines.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists. Be available on call for after-hours service.
• Conduct site electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic troubleshooting to identify malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Document findings and provide corrective recommendations during Safety Reviews; prepare written Safety Notifications.
• Discuss repair and safety-related issues with customers and determine items requiring quotation.
• Complete electronic documentation and obtain customer signatures and acceptance.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and assets in safe working order; operate tools and vehicles responsibly.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance & repairs

Safety compliance

On-site service

Customer communication

Education

Associate degree in industrial or electrical/mechanical technology

Job description

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive, and sustainable way. That's why, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle, and move what the world needs.

Job Description

Job Position : Apprentice Electrician - Edmonton

Address : Edmonton, AB, T6P1K8

Role Overview As an Apprentice Technician at Konecranes, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and functionality of our equipment at various customer locations. You will receive comprehensive training and have the opportunity to grow within our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all corporate Safety Policies and guidelines/procedures, including Branch Monthly meetings and those established by the customer. Report any unsafe practices.
• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists. Be available “on call” for after-hours service as part of the service office rotation.
• Troubleshooting: Conduct on-site electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic troubleshooting to identify equipment malfunctions and perform necessary repairs.
• Safety Reviews: Document findings and make corrective recommendations during SAFETY REVIEW. Provide written “Safety Notifications” for any observed safety concerns.
• Customer Consultation: Discuss repair and safety-related issues with customers, providing recommendations to improve their SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY. Determine items requiring quotation.
• Documentation: Complete electronic documentation using company digital tools, obtaining customer signatures and acceptance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on CSA, OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI, and other industry codes or regulations.
• Work Packages: Complete required documents professionally and submit them timely.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain all company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in safe working order. Operate tools and vehicles responsibly.
• Inventory Management: Maintain supply of forms, literature, inventory, and materials in the service vehicle. Document usage or sales to customers.
• Safety Meetings: Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Your Skills and Qualifications:

Associate degree in industrial or electrical/Mechanical Technology with a related field or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE: Min 1 year or depending on the Provincial Legislative requirements and CSA standards.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have and maintain a clean driving record, including a valid driver’s license. Must be willing, fit, and able to work at heights/climb ladders/walkways. Must possess a good computer, written.

Maintain required certification for the role Journeyman Electrician, Millwright or other. Requirement to maintain compliance with all regulatory trainings (e.g. working at heights regulations)

Physical requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. less frequently on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift to 75 lbs. and up to 100lbs on a rare basis with an assisted devices.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. on a rare basis.
• Frequent working at heights
• Climbing large numbers of stairs and ladders to reach work location.
• Need for good balance, ability to stoop/crouch, and work overhead.
• Pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling as required.
• Frequently exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights as work takes place outdoors as well as indoors at industrial customer sites.

Additional Information

What we’re offering in return:

• RRSP Match
• Standard Benefits (Dental, Vision, and Medical)
• Paid Holidays/Vacation
• Personal Emergency Leaves
• Company Truck / Company Phone
• Meals Allowances/Uniforms
• Learning Development Programs
• Short and Long-term disability plans
• Referral Bonus Programme

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

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At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.