Apprentice Electrician

Rail Shop Services Inc. is an Edmonton-based contracting company recognized for our industrial innovation, primarily, but not exclusively for the railway industry. Together with our affiliated engineering firm, LRDL Engineering, we design, build, install, and maintain custom systems and facilities in a variety of exciting environments – from diesel locomotive shops and wastewater facilities to bulk fueling dispensing, tank farms, pipelines, and industrial machinery. For more information, visit

We are seeking a versatile and skilled candidate who is looking to become, or is a registered Apprentice Electrician, to join our dynamic team. As an Apprentice Electrician under the guidance of a Journeyman Electrician, you will be responsible for a wide range of interdisciplinary tasks where your knowledge of fabrication, testing, and installation of electrical power distribution and control systems will set you apart. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in various electrical systems and at least 2 years of manufacturing and maintenance experience in the field. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to a safety culture will set the candidate apart.

Typical projects at Rail Shop Services can include:

· Fabrication of custom equipment, ranging from outfitting a sea container with insulation, lighting, power distribution and control equipment, to prototype equipment fabrication, testing and troubleshooting.

· Fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning of electrical control panels, which may include PLC panels, VFD control panels, power distribution panels, motor control centres (MCCs), HMI operator panels, junction boxes, control stations, and network/communication panels.

· Installation, calibration, and repair of electrical systems and components for automation and facility operations.

· Conducting preventive maintenance tasks to ensure safe and reliable operation of electrical equipment in rail and municipal infrastructure settings.

Responsibilities:

· Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams, and electrical code specifications

· Cut, bend, thread, and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings

· Pull wire through conduits

· Install, replace, and repair electrical control equipment such as relays, sensors, actuators, and panels

· Troubleshoot and resolve faults in electrical systems

· safely perform all job functions while abiding by applicable company policies and government legislation and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

· Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

· Currently a registered electrician apprentice.

· Experience wiring PLC panels is a strong asset.

· 2-3 years of hands-on experience in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair of electrical systems is an asset.

· Knowledge and experience interpreting drawings, diagrams, schematics, and specifications

· Knowledge and experience using and maintaining hand/power/specialty tools and testing equipment.

· Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying Canadian Electrical Code and STANDATA.

· Knowledge and experience with electrical theory, circuit fundamentals and electronics.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Commitment to safety culture.

· Willing and able to travel within Canada, USA, and Mexico (possess a valid passport and Class 5 operator's license).

· Fluency in Spanish or French would be an asset.

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

· A background check is required.

· Once the applicant proceeds to an apprenticeship, they are expected to provide their own hand tools.

Assets:

· Computer and smartphone literate.

· Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and control systems with the ability to interpret drawings, schematics, diagrams, and specifications.

· Experience with PLC or other panel fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting.

· Experience operating forklifts, loaders, overhead cranes and equipment common to industrial shop environments.

Schedule / Travel:

· Based in Edmonton shop Monday to Friday, usually 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, with overtime as required.

· Approximately 30% site work, which may require overtime, weekend work, and site presence for up to two weeks at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: $18.65-$26.11 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Please enter your e-mail address, you will not be contacted if this field is blank.
• How many years have you worked as an electrical apprentice?

Work Location: In person