Electrical Apprentice (Level 1-3)

NAC Ltd.; Brighton; On-site; CAD 70,485,000 - 97,243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent pension plan

Benefit plan (dental, vision, health)

RRSP

Time off between Christmas and NewYear

Community involvement

Friendly working environment

Team activities

Job summary

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. - NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) seeks an Electrical Apprentice (Level 1-3) for the Brighton Wastewater Treatment Plant project in Brighton, ON.

You will read electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings to determine wiring layouts and install conduits, switches, fibre-optic systems, and related control equipment. Ideal candidates are registered apprentices with construction experience, strong safety awareness, ability to read blueprints, and willingness

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction industry.
• Registered apprentice
• Personal Tools
• Valid Drivers License
• Working at Heights Training
• Experience with cable pulls
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Strong communications skills and willingness to learn in the field, for control termination and instrumentation installation wiring, with similar experience is helpful
• Experience working with rigid steel conduit, cable tray, high voltage systems, EMT conduit, motor controls
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools and workplace safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using appropriate hand tools and power tools.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to identify hazards or locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem and ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Work with and maintain all tools in a safe manner.
• Respect and respond to direction given.
• Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitations.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Blueprint reading

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

Registered apprentice

Job description

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. - NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all... and more!

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Electrical Superintendent,electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre-optic and signalling systems. This position requires knowledge of the heavy construction industry.Specifically the practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control and safety associated with this industry.

NAC is currently seeking an Electrical Apprentice (Level 1-3), initially based at our Brighton Wastewater Treatment Plant project in Brighton, ON.

Job Description

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using appropriate hand tools and power tools.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to identify hazards or locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem and ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Work with and maintain all tools in a safe manner.
• Respect and respond to direction given.
• Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitations.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in the construction industry
• Registered apprentice
• Personal Tools
• Valid Drivers License
• Working at Heights Training
• Experience with cable pulls
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Strong communications skills and willingness to learn in the field, for control termination and instrumentation installation wiring, with similar experience is helpful
• Experience working with rigid steel conduit, cable tray, high voltage systems, EMT conduit, motor controls
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools and workplace safety procedures

$24.56 - $33.96 an hour

NAC Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance
• Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Excellent company matched pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Community involvement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information