Electronics Technician – Apprentice

Working Energy; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Red Deer seeks an Electronics Technician - Apprentice to address electrical issues and perform maintenance on equipment. Candidates should be enrolled in a technical program and possess mechanical aptitude. The role involves ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and supporting repair processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with electric over hydraulic / air systems is an asset.
• Good understanding of basic hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of electronic control systems and QA-QC.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all electrical equipment and components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis.
• Assist in scheduling and costs for repairs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Able to handle multiple tasks by prioritizing

Must be mechanically inclined

Energetic self-starter

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Technical training diploma or certificate in electronics recommended

Enrolled in or working towards an accredited technical school program or Journeyman Instrumentation Certification

Tools

PLC systems

Process control equipment

Job description

At Calfrac we pride ourselves on our Safety, Efficiency and on always providing the highest standard of Customer Service - one that cannot be beat. Ensuring we never fall short means finding those people who can share in our vision and help deliver on our reputation.

ROLE STATEMENT:

The Electronics Technician - Apprentice 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 Senior Maintenance Manager, the Electronics Technician - Apprentice 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
• Complete updates and modification requests
• Perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis
• Assist in scheduling and costs for repairs
• Develop a base understanding of fracturing, coiled tubing and cementing operations

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Flexible to work a variety of shifts (shift work, day shift, night 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 maintaining a high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written English 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
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Enrolled in, or working towards, an accredited one or two year technical school program or Journeyman Instrumentation Certification.
• Good understanding and experience with basic hydraulic systems
• Experience with electric over hydraulic / air and PLC is considered an asset
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Technical training diploma or certificate in electronics recommended
• Knowledge of electronic control systems, QA-QC, and troubleshooting

We would like to thank all applicants for applying to this role but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.