Electrical Technician - BarW

Department: Petroleum Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 796
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Closing Date: February 24, 2025 or until filled

Position Summary:

Are you an Electrical Technician or have experience in the downstream maintenance, electrical, calibration, carwash, and construction industry? Do you have knowledge of tank rental and mobile cardlock solutions? Well then BarW is the place for you!

Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible to complete general electrical duties on projects and/or service sites. This role may supervise assigned Electrical Apprentice Technicians as required. Duties also include electronic and mechanical repairs, in-house and on-site, and commission equipment as assigned.

Our technicians specialize in the Retail/Commercial Gas Stations, Cardlock/Bulk Petroleum sites, Carwashes and Commercial/Industrial Electrical Services for Maintenance and Construction in Western Canada, Yukon & NWT.

Why work at BarW?

• Competitive compensation, annual incentive program and overtime eligible
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, health care spending account, personal spending account (health and fitness) & more.
• RRSP program
• Paid vacation.
• Employee and family assistance program
• Apprenticeship & education reimbursement program
• Career progression with an industry leading team of experts
• Company/Personal safety program
• Employee discounts

What will you be doing?

• Performs higher level of technological challenges relative to electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs and commission equipment as assigned by complying with all UFA/BarW, insurance company and government regulations.
• Performs electrical repairs and installations as assigned in compliance with current Electrical Industry Codes and Regulations.
• Supports to cross train and coach Electrical Apprentice Technicians on day to day operations.
• Coordinates customer relations by managing allocated calls efficiently to improve service and decrease costs. This includes planning for adequate tools and equipment necessary for efficient work.
• Accountable for completing all required documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assists in development and contributing of ideas for operational and technical improvements to existing equipment and technology.
• Ensures safe practices are being followed in accordance to Health and Safety policies and practices.
• Responsible to read, understand and comply with UFA/BarW and client's Health, Safety and Environment Policies and Safe Work Practices and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

Are you qualified?

• High school diploma. Registered with Alberta AIT as an Indentured Electrical Apprentice. Must accomplish fourth year apprentice program and successfully past exam. Journeyman or Master Electrician. Required to participate and be certified in CPCA PM-Training.
• 4 - 6 years previous experience in electrical, mechanical or petroleum troubleshooting. Developed extensive knowledge and experience in electrical, mechanical and petroleum troubleshooting to be able to perform the higher level of technological challenges relative to electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organization and time management skills. Capable to develop the ability to manage multiple service/project work requests.
• Excellent customer/people skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Can-do attitude.
• Good mathematical and mechanical aptitude, an analytical approach to problem solving, physical strength, manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and an ability to work at heights.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical code specifications. Knowledgeable about computerized machinery and efficient with hand tools.
• Obtain industry specific OEM training and certifications.
• Valid Class 5 license. Required to work away from home overnight when required. Required to be available to do 24-hour, 7-day service calls when scheduled.
• Be able to pursue continuing education opportunities to enhance performance.
• Willing to maintain a strong technical knowledge of assigned equipment through on the job training and training programs.

What is the work schedule?

• Our team focuses on work life balance.
• Required to work away from home and overnight as needed.
• When scheduled - available to be on-call 24-hours and 7-days a week for service calls.

This is a safety sensitive position. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test (includes cannabis) and criminal background check (if applicable) as a condition of employment.

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We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.