Electronics Technician Apprentice

ROLE:

The Electronics Technician Apprentice will support the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of DC and low-voltage systems for fleet and equipment control. Working under the Electronics Technician, the Electronics Technician Apprentice will gain hands-on experience in installing and servicing cameras, sensors, control panels, relays, wiring harnesses, GPS tracking, and machine control components. Safety procedures, documentation, and client communication are key aspects.

- Assist in installing and commissioning DC/low-voltage systems, including safety electronics and machine control modules.

- Pull, route, and terminate low-voltage cabling (e.g. sensors, communication gear, relays) using secure, neat installations.

- Support diagnostics and troubleshooting of control circuits: identify relay faults, voltage issues, sensor malfunctions, etc.

- Use schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints to assist with installations and troubleshooting.

- Assist in system testing, safety validation, and functional verification under supervision.

- Maintain accurate work documentation: test reports, installation logs, part usage.

- Maintain a safe work environment through use of PPE, following lockout-tagout procedures, hazard assessments, and job safety analysis.

- Keep parts and tools organized and support junior installations and inventory management (e.g. trays, racks, labels).

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

- Pipeline Construction Safety Training.

- Various safety tickets/certificates as required depending on project.

- Valid Class?5 Driver’s Licence.

- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Experience

- Technical background in electronics, mechatronics, or related field would an asset.

- Previous work experience in the pipeline construction industry would be an asset

- Heavy Duty Collision Avoidance, Machine Control, and GPS tracking technologies experience would be an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

- Understanding of electrical theory, control circuits, DC systems, OHM's law and safety standards.

- Basic knowledge of low-voltage work: pulling cable, terminating connectors, wiring sensor/control systems.

- Applies creative thinking and problem-solving skills to develop quick, safe, and effective solutions on the fly, using out-of-the-box thinking across diverse environments, from the yard, shop, field, office, and on the go.

- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and willingness to learn.

- Physically able to lift and handle heavy objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a full-time position based at our Spruce Grove office. Must be able to work 5 – 6 days/week, 8 – 10 hours/day. Site based work throughout Alberta and British Columbia will be required. Project schedules will typically follow a 6-days on 1 day off shift working 12 hours per day.

The Electronics Technician Apprentice reports to the Electronics Technician.