Substation Electrician Apprentice: Field Training & Overtime

Rising Edge Group; Cowfold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rising Edge Group seeks an Electrician Apprentice to install and maintain low and high voltage equipment in a substation. You will gain hands-on experience with ground grids and structural erecs while assisting with high voltage transformers and related equipment under supervision.

It is a field-based role requiring pre-employment drug & alcohol testing and adherence to safety standards. Regular overtime and site travel are expected as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Indentured into a valid Electrical apprenticeship program.
• Knowledge of Electrical Utility Code and OH&S rules as they relate to Electrician roles.
• Valid Provincial driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office and computer-based test equipment is an asset.
• Must meet pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing requirements.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day activities involved with substation construction.
• Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, and SCADA systems.
• Install time-sensitive network and power cabling, including connections and documentation of circuits.
• Perform preventive maintenance; scheduled, unscheduled and emergency requests.
• Develop work scopes and draft procedures for routine repairs.
• Adhere to safe work practices and company procedures at all times.
• Maintain test and maintenance reports under supervision of Journeyman PSE/Electrician.
• Collaborate with Journeyman Electrician on ground grids and equipment erection.

Skills

Work at heights

Safety rules

Knowledge of electrical codes

Driving license

Education

Electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Test equipment

Job description

Rising Edge Group seeks an Electrician Apprentice to install and maintain low and high voltage equipment in a substation. You will gain hands-on experience with ground grids and structural erecs while assisting with high voltage transformers and related equipment under supervision.

It is a field-based role requiring pre-employment drug & alcohol testing and adherence to safety standards. Regular overtime and site travel are expected as project needs dictate.