Electrical Apprentice - 2nd & 3rd year

Job summary

Service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and control circuits in commercial refrigeration settings, with occasional construction work. Install and retrofit wiring, conduit, low-voltage controls, and electrical equipment, while maintaining tools and materials.

Job details

Electrician, IHM Mechanical – Electrical Division HM Mechanical is a rapidly growing and dynamic organization working across 4 Western Canadian provinces, specializing in the electrical and mechanical subtrades working within the Refrigeration and HVAC industry. As a highly successful 2023 comes to a close, we are seeking to add a skilled and motivated Journeyperson Electrician to work (full-time) within our group in the Lower Mainland. IHM is a proud member of the Arcticom Group of Companies with 450 associates across Western Canada. The IHM Electrical Apprentice will be providing mainly service support (preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair) to our substantial client base in the Commercial Refrigeration Marketplaces with some time spent on construction projects as they arise. Responsibilities Service, maintain, and repair electrical equipment in commercial settings. Install conduit using a hand, mechanical, or hydraulic bender. Retrofit or repair wiring/cabling in existing systems. Install low voltage controls for refrigeration, fire alarm, lighting and building management. Install panel boards, disconnects, switch gear, transformers, transfer switches, generators, and other types of equipment. Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control circuits for motors, pumps, and control devices. Rough-in and finish wiring of control and electrical systems. Maintain and store tools and equipment properly. Qualifications & Requirements 2nd-3rd year apprentice Ability to work independently in service, and order materials to complete daily tasks. Ability to work 40 hours a week with possible after hours calls (wages compensated) Ability to work outside of the Lower Mainland for possible extended periods of time A valid and clean driver’s license (class 5 or 7N B.C) Resident in the Greater Vancouver area. Bondable. Behaviours That Will Allow You To Excel Strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to work easily and constructively with both internal and external customers. Productive and highly engaged. Organized and punctual. Self-motivated and driven with a positive attitude. Proven problem solver and critical thinker. A good team player who can also work independently.

What you’ll do

Service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and control circuits in commercial refrigeration settings, with occasional construction work. Install and retrofit wiring, conduit, low-voltage controls, and electrical equipment, while maintaining tools and materials.

Requirements

Applicants must be a second- or third-year electrical apprentice, able to work independently, order materials, and work 40 hours per week with possible compensated after-hours calls. Requirements also include a valid clean Class 5 or 7N British Columbia driver's license, residence in Greater Vancouver, bondability, and willingness to work outside the Lower Mainland for extended periods when needed.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical Equipment Maintenance
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Conduit Installation
• Wiring and Cabling
• Low-Voltage Controls
• Refrigeration Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Lighting Systems
• Building Management Systems
• Panel Board Installation
• Motor and Pump Circuits
• Material Ordering
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Independent Work

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Construction

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