Overview
WHO YOU ARE AT Panasonic Eco Solutions Inc. (PESCA):
Panasonic Eco Solutions Inc. (PESCA) is currently looking to hire for the position of Electrical Solar Maintenance Apprentice.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Electrician to join our Solar PV Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team. In this role, you will assist in the maintenance and repair of rooftop commercial solar PV systems located in southern Ontario ranging from 100 kW to 500 kW in size. You will work closely with licensed electricians and other team members.
This is a full-time position.
This role requires approximately 90% travel to locations within a 550 km radius of the primary office.
This position is onsite. Any office-based work will be performed from our Mississauga office at Ambler Drive.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Assist with routine maintenance activities - preventative and corrective maintenance of photovoltaic projects in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions including visual inspections, thermal imaging, IV curve tracing, torque checking.
- Maintenance and replacement of low voltage equipment such as inverter monitoring, weather stations, irradiance sensors, surveillance cameras, SCADA contactors, racking systems, bird repellant, wiring, inverter components, solar modules, and various monitoring systems.
- Assist electricians in replacing damaged electrical components such as, disconnects, splitters, load panels and inverters.
- Apprentices may also be requested to do on-call maintenance services on weekends and holidays.
- Provide timely written reports from field operation, status, and constructive feedback to supervisor as requested.
- Communicate effectively with clients, building staff, manufacturer representative, and office staff
- Lead efforts for safe working practices. The candidate will need to have experience working outdoors in Commercial/Industrial settings. Knowledge of solar PV systems is a must.
Qualifications
MUST-HAVES:
- 2 years of experience in operation and maintenance of power generation with minimum 1 year of solar PV an asset
- Must be self-motivated
- Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety codes
- Proficient at Microsoft office suite, and have proven ability to learn new software programs
- Physical ability to: lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds; climb ladders, bend, stoop, work in awkward positions for several hours at a time, and crawl through small tunnels that are hot, muddy, and wet; work during inclement weather.
- Willing to travel across Southern Ontario with possible overnight stays as required
- Must have a Class G license
- Familiar with Solmetric solar curve tracing an asset
- level 1 thermography training an asset
Note: you will need your own safety boots, PPE and hand tools.
What You’ll Earn
The hourly wage range for this position is
$26.24 -$36.74 CAD.
Actual compensation offered to the selected incumbent will vary depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills and experience related to the role.
Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You
Panasonic Eco Solutions Inc. (PESCA) prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with a Health Spending Account
- Panasonic Retirement Pension Plan (RPP/DCPP)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Pregnancy Leave Top Up
- Employee Purchase Program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Competitive Rates on Home and Auto Insurance
- Onsite Events!
- And many more benefits & perks
Who We Are
Meet Panasonic! PESCA, a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions for its business and government clients. Panasonic is creating technologies that move us.
How To Apply
Please include a PDF copy of your current resume.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or artificial intelligence-based tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision making.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT Panasonic Eco Solutions Inc. (PESCA).
In order to drive our business to continued heights, our business practices and our contribution to society must be rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment in which everyone is able to share their voice and talents, in a safe space, where they have the opportunity and resources to fully realize their potential. We are therefore committed to developing and realizing programs, tools and processes that ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees.
AODA POLICY
Panasonic Eco Solutions Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We thank you for your interest in working for Panasonic Eco Solutions Inc.
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