Electrical Apprentice Apprentice Jobs in Virginia

Description
For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry, and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today!
Position Summary:
The apprentice provides site support and assists supervisors, foreman, and electricians with the day-to- day operations on utility scale solar projects. The apprentice will complete all tasks assigned by leadership which vary from assisting with installations, troubleshooting issues that arise, facilitating required repairs, and calibrations of electrical equipment. As a registered apprentice, you will be enrolled in our comprehensive four-year registered apprenticeship program. This program incorporates a combination of classroom learning and practical on-the-job training to thoroughly prepare you for your journey-worker's certification. An apprentice should be eager to learn and able to follow instructions.
The apprentice should display good time management skills, be highly analytical, observant, and have sound knowledge of safety protocols. Mechanically inclined motivated individual.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Cultivate safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the corporate safety program and personnel.
Willingness to learn electrical trade.
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
Receive, store, and protect project material and equipment, including owner furnished items; documenting and reporting any shortages and damage immediately.
Safely utilize equipment assigned to project facility.
Assist supervisors in completing site logistic activities.
Assist supervisors with completing electrical installations.
Assist supervisors with identifying, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical.
Interpret blueprints and schematics.
Provide support and assistance to other Cinterra divisions as needed.
Communication with customers in a professional and courteous manner always.
Support and encourage safety as a core value throughout the duration of the project.
Demonstrate a professional demeanor.
Handle special assignments and other duties as requested by leadership.
Requirements
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED (preferred).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be able to work long and/or extended hours to include weekends, as needed, with ability to travel full-time.
Some experience reading and interpreting plans, and specifications (preferred).
Effective time management skills, understands how to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job completed.
Willing and able to endure working in the elements.
Pass a background test and drug screen.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This job often operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Cinterra will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex (including Pregnancy and Gender Identity), Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, or because they are an Individual with a Disability or a Person 40 Years Old or Older.
Cinterra will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
Cinterra strictly adheres to EEO standards and Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30, and has a zero-tolerance policy for workplace harassment.