Electrician - Journeyperson

Calfrac-Well-Service; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Calfrac in Grande Prairie, AB, is seeking an Electrician – Journeyperson to join the Maintenance Department. You will address electrical issues and perform preventative maintenance on Calfrac equipment, reporting to the Maintenance Manager and ensuring work is done to company standards.

The role requires accredited diploma in electronics or electrical, Journeyman Certification, and 4–6 years of relevant experience. It includes remote field work and a local eight days on, six days off schedule.

Qualifications

• Accredited technical diploma in electronics or electrical field.
• Journeyman Electrician Certification.
• 4-6 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Advanced understanding of technical concepts.
• Knowledge of basic hydraulic systems.
• Experience with electric over hydraulic / air and PLC is an asset.
• Knowledge of electronic control systems, QA-QC, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in accordance with all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Repair and maintain all Calfrac electrical equipment and components.
• Maintain all recording and control software.
• Updates and modification requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis.
• Assist in scheduling and costs for repairs.
• Assist in mentoring apprentices and new employees.
• Develop a base understanding of fracturing and coiled tubing operations.
• Must attend all pre job meetings and attend safety meetings when required.
• Remote field work will be required.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Accredited technical diploma in Electronics or Electrical field

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Tools

PLC knowledge

Hydraulic systems understanding

Job description

Electrician – Journeyperson Position is located in Grande Prairie, AB

ROLE STATEMENT:

The Electrician- Journeyperson will be a member of the Maintenance Department responsible for addressing electrical issues and performing preventative maintenance on all components of Calfrac equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician - Journeyperson will focus on the repair and maintenance of all Calfrac equipment to company standards.

OUR CULTURE:

Calfrac, we believe in being an integral part of the communities where we operate and we support a variety of giving activities throughout the year. Our support falls under two main areas: volunteering or donation. Whenever possible, the initiatives and organizations we undertake to promote and support fall into the following categories: Environment, Education, Indigenous, Social Services, Arts & Culture and Community Sport.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work safely in accordance with all company safety policies, procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Repair and maintain all Calfrac electrical equipment and components
• Maintain all recording and control software
• Updates and modification requests
• Perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis
• Assist in scheduling and costs for repairs
• Assist in mentoring apprentices and new employees
• Develop a base understanding of fracturing and coiled tubing operations
• Must attend all pre job meetings and attend safety meetings when required
• Remote field work will be required

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Flexible to work a variety of shifts (shift work, night shift, day shift)
• Follow and enforce safe work procedures, codes, and regulations
• Energetic self-starter, able to work in a dynamic environment
• Able to handle multiple tasks by prioritizing and maintain a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work and inspire others to work at high performance levels
• Work under physically demanding circumstances
• Able to write reports and work closely with maintenance administration personnel
• Experience making immediate decisions, while maintaining composure, in high pressure situations with minimal supervision
• Able to operate process control equipment
• Must be mechanically inclined
• This position is considered to be a Safety Sensitive Position and may require additional screening
• This position has bona fide physical requirements and may require additional screening (please refer to the applicable Physical Demands Profile)

SCHEDULE:

• Local: Eight (8) days on, Six (6) days off

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Accredited technical diploma in the Electronics or Electrical field or completion of Journeyman Electrician Certification
• 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Advanced understanding of technical concepts is required.
• Good understanding and experience with basic hydraulic systems
• Experienced with electric over hydraulic / air and PLC is considered an asset
• Knowledge of electronic control systems, QA-QC, and troubleshooting

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