Electronics Technician – Apprentice - Rotational/Local

Calfrac Well Services in Grande Prairie, AB, is seeking an Electronics Technician - Apprentice to join their Maintenance department. The role involves repairing and maintaining electrical equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and working under safety regulations. Candidates should be flexible with shifts and have a basic understanding of hydraulic systems. A technical training diploma in electronics is recommended, and the position is full-time with a local schedule.
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN - This position is located in Grande Prairie, AB

ROLE STATEMENT:

The Electronics Technician - Apprentice will be a member of the Maintenance department responsible for addressing electrical issues and performing preventative maintenance on all components of Calfrac equipment. Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Manager, the Electronics Technician - Apprentice will focus on the repair and maintenance of all Calfrac equipment to company standards.

OUR CULTURE:

Calfrac, we believe in being an integral part of the communities where we operate and we support a variety of giving activities throughout the year. Our support falls under two main areas: volunteering or donation. Whenever possible, the initiatives and organizations we undertake to promote and support fall into the following categories: Environment, Education, Indigenous, Social Services, Arts & Culture and Community Sport.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Work safely in accordance with all company safety policies, procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Repair and maintain all Calfrac electrical equipment and components
• Maintain all recording and control software
• Complete updates and modification requests
• Perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis
• Assist in scheduling and costs for repairs
• Develop a base understanding of fracturing, coiled tubing and cementing operations

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts (shift work, day shift, night shift)
• Follow and enforce safe work procedures, codes, and regulations
• Energetic self-starter, able to work in a dynamic environment
• Able to handle multiple tasks by prioritizing and maintaining a high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Work and inspire others to work at high performance levels
• Work under physically demanding circumstances
• Able to write reports and work closely with maintenance administration personnel
• Able to operate process control equipment
• Must be mechanically inclined
• This position is considered to be a Safety Sensitive Position and may require additional screening
• This position has bona fide physical requirements and may require additional screening

SCHEDULE:
• Local: Eight (8) days on, Six (6) days off
• Rotational: Fourteen (14) days on, Fourteen (14) days off

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Enrolled in, or working towards, an accredited one or two year technical school program or Journeyman Instrumentation Certification.
• Good understanding and experience with basic hydraulic systems
• Experience with electric over hydraulic / air and PLC is considered an asset
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Technical training diploma or certificate in electronics recommended
• Knowledge of electronic control systems, QA-QC, and troubleshooting

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