Apprentice Electrician

Apprentice Electrician

Sil Industrial Minerals is a company of good, hard-working people dedicated to providing excellent service and top-quality products for its customers through leading edge technology. That's why Sil Industrial Minerals is Western Canada's leader in industrial sands, blasting abrasives and equipment.

Sil Industrial Minerals is now hiring Apprentice Electricians for our sand plant near Bruderheim, AB.

Description:

Reporting to the foreman, the job of the Apprentice Electrician is to perform tasks that have been assigned to them in a timely, safe manner and to assist the journeyman whenever required.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Apprentice Electrician include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and repair electrical components and systems throughout the plant
• Install and test electrical equipment
• Perform scheduled preventative and breakdown maintenance work
• Compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations
• Must be able to take direction from journeyperson and site supervisors
• Work closely with other trades and plant personnel
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Work with the Foreman/Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses on the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• First, Second or Third year Alberta Apprentice Electrician.
• Good troubleshooting skills, repair abilities and installation skills required.
• Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.
• Required to have CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.
• CSTS-09, and H2S Awareness training is an asset.
• Successful candidates are required to have personal reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Candidates must successfully complete orientation.
• May be subject to Criminal Record checks depending on site requirements.

This is NOT a camp position. Candidates must live in the area.

Sil Industrial Minerals is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resumes; however only those selected for and interview will be contacted.

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