Electrical Technician - BarW

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Technician, where you will tackle exciting challenges in electrical and mechanical repairs. This role involves working on diverse projects across Western Canada, providing you with the opportunity to grow your skills while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll be part of a supportive team that values work-life balance and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career progression. If you're passionate about technology and ready to make a difference in the industry, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employer paid benefits

RRSP program

Paid vacation

Employee and family assistance program

Career progression opportunities

Company safety program

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or petroleum troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs and installations in compliance with industry codes.
• Supervise Electrical Apprentice Technicians and manage customer relations.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Mechanical repairs

Troubleshooting

Customer service skills

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Registered with Alberta AIT as an Indentured Electrical Apprentice

Journeyman or Master Electrician

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Hand tools

Job description

Department: Petroleum Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 782

Date Posted: February 3, 2025
Closing Date: February 17, 2025 or until filled

Position Summary:

Are you an Electrical Technician or have experience in the downstream maintenance, electrical, calibration, carwash, and construction industry? Do you have knowledge of tank rental and mobile cardlock solutions? Well then BarW is the place for you!

Reporting to the Manager, Construction, you will be responsible for completing general electrical duties on projects and/or service sites. This role may supervise assigned Electrical Apprentice Technicians as required. Duties also include electronic and mechanical repairs, in-house and on-site, and commissioning equipment as assigned.

Our technicians specialize in Retail/Commercial Gas Stations, Cardlock/Bulk Petroleum sites, Carwashes, and Commercial/Industrial Electrical Services for Maintenance and Construction in Western Canada, Yukon & NWT.

We are looking for Electrical Technicians in Red Deer, Calgary, and Edmonton.

Why work at BarW?

• Competitive compensation, annual incentive program and overtime eligible
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, health care spending account, personal spending account (health and fitness) & more.
• RRSP program
• Paid vacation.
• Employee and family assistance program
• Career progression with an industry-leading team of experts
• Company/Personal safety program

What will you be doing?

• Perform higher level technological challenges relative to electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs and commission equipment as assigned by complying with all UFA/BarW, insurance company and government regulations.
• Perform electrical repairs and installations as assigned in compliance with current Electrical Industry Codes and Regulations.
• Support cross-training and coaching of Electrical Apprentice Technicians on day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate customer relations by managing allocated calls efficiently to improve service and decrease costs, including planning for adequate tools and equipment necessary for efficient work.
• Accountable for completing all required documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist in development and contributing ideas for operational and technical improvements to existing equipment and technology.
• Ensure safe practices are followed in accordance with Health and Safety policies and practices.
• Responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with UFA/BarW and client's Health, Safety and Environment Policies and Safe Work Practices and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• High school diploma. Registered with Alberta AIT as an Indentured Electrical Apprentice. Must accomplish fourth year apprentice program and successfully pass the exam. Journeyman or Master Electrician. Required to participate and be certified in CPCA PM-Training.
• 4 - 6 years previous experience in electrical, mechanical or petroleum troubleshooting. Developed extensive knowledge and experience in electrical, mechanical and petroleum troubleshooting to perform higher level technological challenges relative to electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organization and time management skills. Capable of managing multiple service/project work requests.
• Excellent customer/people skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Can-do attitude.
• Good mathematical and mechanical aptitude, an analytical approach to problem solving, physical strength, manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and ability to work at heights.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical code specifications. Knowledgeable about computerized machinery and efficient with hand tools.
• Obtain industry-specific OEM training and certifications.
• Valid Class 5 license. Required to work away from home overnight when required. Required to be available for 24-hour, 7-day service calls when scheduled.
• Be able to pursue continuing education opportunities to enhance performance.
• Willing to maintain a strong technical knowledge of assigned equipment through on-the-job training and training programs.

What is the work schedule?

• Our team focuses on work-life balance.
• Required to work away from home and overnight as needed.
• When scheduled - available to be on-call 24-hours and 7-days a week for service calls.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test (includes cannabis) and criminal background check (if applicable) as a condition of employment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At UFA, we care about the lives of our employees, members, customers, elected officials, and partners. This includes their whole selves and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse populations and backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. In our world of agriculture, it takes time for growth; this is our seed to grow inclusion and belonging at UFA.

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We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.