Field Service Electrician Apprentice

Tobermory; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental plan

Vision care

RRSP employer matching

Employee share purchase program

Job summary

Tesla’s Energy division seeks a Field Service Electrician Apprentice in Vancouver, BC. This full-time role focuses on servicing and maintaining commercial energy systems across multiple sites, working alongside licensed electricians in a dynamic field service environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of electrical experience, with strong knowledge of electrical theory and the ability to read schematics. Travel to various sites and up to two weeks away may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered 309A Electrician Apprentice for Ontario openings or Industry Training Authority for Vancouver openings.
• Strong knowledge of basic electrical theory and Ohm’s Law.
• Minimum 1–2 years electrical work experience, including installation of electrical equipment.
• Able to read electrical prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical components and equipment.
• Use electrical schematics, blueprints and diagrams during service activities.
• Review manuals and technical documentation.
• Service electrical vehicle charging stations.
• Support maintenance on battery energy storage systems.
• Complete assigned electrical service tasks at customer sites.

Skills

Electrical theory

Ohm’s Law

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Driver’s license

Education

Registered 309A Electrician Apprentice

Tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Testing equipment

Job description

Field Service Electrician Apprentice is an electrical trades position that helps out with maintenance and servicing for Tesla’s commercial solar, energy storage and charging infrastructure. It’s based in Vancouver and this role gives you the option to work side by side with licensed electricians on a mix of commercial energy systems. Day to day, you will be troubleshooting electrical equipment, looking over technical drawings and supporting service work across multiple sites.

Tesla’s Energy division keeps expanding renewable energy and charging solutions all over North America. Employees help deliver projects that back clean energy adoption and modern electrical infrastructure, while working with experienced people across the company.

Company Name : Tesla
Location : Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Salary : $18.48 – $27.72/hour
Job Type : Full time
Start date : As soon as possible
Benefits : Medical coverage, dental plan, vision care, life insurance, disability protection, RRSP employer matching, employee share purchase program, employee assistance services, parental support programs, paid personal leave, vacation benefits, paid public holidays, Tesla family initiatives, product savings, fitness discounts and additional workplace incentives.

Job Description

• Field Service Electrician Apprentice, Commercial Energy Service is an electrical apprenticeship role within Tesla’s Energy Commercial Operations team.
• This is a full time position located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• The role is focused on doing servicing and ongoing maintenance for commercial power systems.
• The work setting is mostly field service related, covering several customer sites across different locations and days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical components and equipment.
• Use electrical schematics, blueprints and technical diagrams during service activities.
• Review manuals and technical documentation.
• Service electric vehicle charging stations.
• Support maintenance activities on battery energy storage systems.
• Complete assigned electrical service tasks at customer sites.
• Demonstrate positive work habits that reflect company values.
• Complete assigned work within required timelines.
• Provide feedback regarding completed work and service activities.

Requirements

• Must be a registered 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician Apprentice through Skilled Trades Ontario for Ontario openings or Industry Training Authority for Vancouver openings.
• Strong knowledge of basic electrical theory and Ohm’s Law is required.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of electrical work background is required, including installation of electrical equipment.
• Can use power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools and testing equipment.
• Work background with low voltage control circuits and AC power circuits is required.
• Can read and interpret electrical prints and schematics.
• Can travel to multiple sites on a daily basis.
• Can travel for up to two weeks at a time with short notice.
• Can work weekends, overtime and overnight travel assignments when required.
• Can work at heights and in demanding environmental conditions.
• Can perform repetitive physical duties for extended periods.
• Can frequently lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must possess government issued identification suitable for domestic air travel and access to applicable facilities.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.