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About Us

Power-West Industries Ltd., located in Surrey, B.C., is looking to add a Electrician Helper - Generator Repair to our team!

We have been servicing British Columbia generator needs since 1975 with the focus on the service and sales, rental, and installation of new and used diesel, natural gas, & propane-powered industrial generators from a variety of manufacturers.

To learn more about us, please visit our web page at: www.powerwest.ca.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to learn from people who have been in the trades for over 30 years. We are one of eight generator companies in the lower mainland and we are willing to train you from the from the shop floor to a Field Technician.

At Power-West, “we work hard and play hard” isn’t just a motivational poster on the wall. We are a family company with family values without the traditional structure and hierarchy of a large corporation. Your voice and actions will have a huge impact on our plans and success moving forward.

You will learn how to perform preventative maintenance, servicing, and diagnosing repairs to generators as well as participating in the installation and commissioning of new generators.

Qualifications/Experience/Education/Physical Requirements:

• Secondary school completion
• 2 years+ experience as an electrician working on generators
• Diploma or degree in electrical engineering will be preferred.
• Possible progression to Journeyman role in near future with experience with company and getting journeyman license
• Indoors and outdoors in Canadian Weather
• Extended periods of time of standing, sitting, crouching
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Use of power hand tools
• Occasional kneeling, pushing or pulling.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including, days, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have driver license - Class 5.
• Must have basic computer and accurate data entry skills.
• Must be punctual.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in Assembling, evaluating, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatuses
• Assist in Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment, appliances, and apparatuses
• Assist in Rental, New, Used electrical equipment maintenance & repairs
• Shop Vehicle Maintenance
• Assist in administration such as reporting to the management and ordering of electrical supplies & equipment

Other Accountabilities:

• Assisting Project/Installation Department with electrical and other work as required
• Assisting Rental Department as required

At Power-West, our goal is not to be good. It’s to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people. And the foundation for extraordinary people is extraordinary culture. Our culture is what sets us apart and what makes us leaders in service.

To apply:

If you feel you meet the above qualifications and are looking for long-term employment with plenty of opportunities for career growth – please apply with a copy of your resume. Along with our competitive wages, we also offer you:

• An annual tool allowance to ensure you have the best equipment to work with.
• An annual work boot allowance
• Benefits completely paid for by Power-West
• Reimbursement for professional development courses

We look forward to hearing from you!

Work remotely

• No

Note:

Anyone who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident can apply for this job. Please do not apply if you do not have valid work permit authorization to work in Canada.

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for Refugees and displaced persons in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Generator Repair & Electrical: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person