journeyperson electrician

construction laborer

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electrical foreman

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CEC Facilities Group

To begin the CEC has a nice modern/ contemporary appearance. Being that it's only 10 years old the employees are very few.  I arrived at 2:45 P.M. for my scheduled interview which was at 3.  The interview did not start around 3, but 10 mins later.  The interview went quick a smoothly with simple questions regarding education level and my experience level.  Being realistic a very truthful I made sure to mention a lack of experience due to continuing my education. I am looking to grow while expanding my skill set.

I received the position and started the following Monday.  On the first day there everyone was nice and willing to introduce themselves so the atmosphere was nice.  I was repeatedly told to ask questions if I had any and that I was not expected to know the position right off. Monday, Tuesday went off without too much to do and the assignments were simple. So a lot of training did not take place.  The entries I was able to do I made sure to enter.  They did not seem upset by this. 

By Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I was asked to shadow a young lady because they had a lot of work to do a training would be easier for them if I shadowed instead. She was going super fast so I only asked questions when she made short cuts. She even said the more you enter the faster you'll get. I asked her the same question how long did it take for her to really understand her job her answer was very vague "such as I do not remember, it has been so long".

They let me go early Friday afternoon and gave the feedback that I was not catching on quick enough and I seemed distracted. Let's be clear you can not train someone who is just starting out an expectation for them to know within the "first three days" of working to know their responsibilities. 
 
The other couple of days I was told to shadow another young lady with the same responsibilities. So how can you give accurate feed back if someone has not been able to show if they had the ability to do their new job?

How could I be distracted if the person I'm supposed to be shadowing spends most of the time seating in another office which by the way is her good friend eating, gossiping or doing paperwork in there? 


Honestly read the reviews before deciding whether you would like to work at a company or not. If, I had the reviews here I probably would not have decided on working here.

To begin the CEC has a nice modern/ contemporary appearance. Being that it's only 10 years old the employees are very few.  I arrived at 2:45 P.M. for my scheduled interview which was at 3.  The interview did not start around 3, but 10 mins later.  The interview went quick a smoothly with simple questions regarding education level and my experience level.  Being realistic a very truthful I made sure to mention a lack of experience due to continuing my education. I am looking to grow while expanding my skill set.

I received the position and started the following Monday.  On the first day there everyone was nice and willing to introduce themselves so the atmosphere was nice.  I was repeatedly told to ask questions if I had any and that I was not expected to know the position right off. Monday, Tuesday went off without to much to do and the assignments were simple. So a lot of training did not take place.  The entries I was able to do I made sure to enter.  They did not seem upset by this. 

By Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I was asked to shadow a young lady because they had a lot of work to do a training would be easier for them if I shadowed instead. She was going super fast so I only asked questions when she made short cuts. She even said the more you enter the faster you'll get. I asked her the same question how long did it take for her to really understand her job her answer was very vague "such as I do not remember, it has been so long".

They let me go early Friday afternoon and gave the feedback that I was not catching on quick enough and I seemed distracted. Let's be clear you can not train someone who is just starting out an expectation for them to know within the "first three days" of working to know their responsibilities. 
 
The other couple of days I was told to shadow another young lady with the same responsibilities. So how can you give accurate feed back if someone has not been able to show if they had the ability to do their new job?

How could I be distracted if the person I'm supposed to be shadowing spends most of the time seating in another office which by the way is her good friend eating, gossiping or doing paper work in there? 


Honestly read the reviews before deciding whether you would like to work at a company or not. If, I had the reviews here I probably would not have decided on working here.

Review of CEC Electrical
Typical Day at Work

Working hours were not communicated during my interview. I ended up working 12-hour days, 7 days a week. This demanding schedule, combined with a 2-hour daily commute, resulted in a total of 14 hours a day dedicated to the job. The lack of a rotating schedule made it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
What I Learned

During my time at CEC Electrical, I learned the importance of being more upfront about work-life balance needs during the interview process. Understanding the expectations and demands of a role beforehand is crucial to ensure long-term job satisfaction and personal well-being.
Management

Top management at CEC Electrical is generally accessible and willing to help if they can. However, there is a significant lack of transparency, which can lead to misunderstandings and unmet expectations regarding work hours and job responsibilities.
Workplace Culture

The workplace culture at CEC Electrical was vulgar and abusive. This environment made it difficult to foster a positive and supportive atmosphere among employees, leading to increased stress and job dissatisfaction.
The Hardest Part of the Job

The hardest part of the job was working with no work-life balance. The long hours and demanding schedule left little time for personal life, making it challenging to meet personal obligations and maintain overall well-being.
The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job

Despite the challenging aspects, the most enjoyable part of the job was getting to know and build relationships with the crews. Working closely with a dedicated team allowed for strong bonds and a sense of camaraderie, which made the work environment more bearable.
Overall Impression

While CEC Electrical provided valuable learning experiences and opportunities to build strong relationships with colleagues, the demanding work schedule and negative workplace culture significantly impacted my overall job satisfaction. Greater transparency from management and a more balanced work schedule could improve the working conditions at CEC Electrical.

CEC is a good company to work for if you are in with the right people.  It's usually not about what you know but more about which member of leadership or management you align yourself with especially in the corporate office setting and not so much on the field side of CEC.  Turnover is ramped thru out the company as managers and leaders will just terminate people that do not align with their vision or how they want things to be done.  Seen it from COO getting terminated to others lower in the hierarchy.  Their is no culture of anything in the company.  They have no L&D (Learning and Development) department that is serious enough to say the company cares.  Promotions are not existent and departments are stretched thin all so Leadership can take a bigger piece of the pie in the end of the year.  When you ask for help it's everyone for themselves and or no budget for anything until you but them up against a rock and a hard place and all of a sudden money starts to come in from all over the place. 

I began working at 15 and it felt like a good job then, as I wasn't mature enough to understand many other careers or even the structure of the job. It helped me mature and now I understand now how management works, and I feel management did more to "degrade" me than to ever help in a situation where I needed help. Made me always feel like an idiot while management was never wrong. If I didn't know something its because it was above my position which can make things confusing for me as a team member. Hard to explain problems to customers when I myself don't even know what's going on because management wants to keep to themselves. I'll stop complaining, as I realize I just did a lot of that. I did really enjoy working there at first, as I met some amazing friends that even years later I am still extremely close with, although it was the people and the culture that made it a good place. Once people went away for college or got a new job the culture of the job slowly disappeared and I felt that the "fun" of work went away once certain people were gon

I worked at this company for about three years. The job helped me develop a lot of technical skills and gave me hands-on experience.
That said, I often felt that management didn’t fully appreciate the effort employees put in. Safety was a real concern. There were many times I was asked to do long, difficult tasks by myself near highways or climbing poles utilizing climbing gear or ladders for hours in areas without cell service or supervision through other employees or management. There weren’t always emergency plans in place, and traffic control wasn’t always funded for work near highways, which added extra risk.
Overall, it’s a place where you can learn a lot, but I found the combination of management decisions and safety issues made it a challenging environment to stay in long-term.

As a person who has been here for 3 years I can say that this company has had some of the best coworkers I have ever worked with. With that being said there is room for improvement in some areas. The PTO is lacking to be honest. The system is weird and it seems like taking a day off is frowned upon even when you've earned it. I believe they should have designated sick days for you as well. The team environment is strong but usually only within your department. The pay I would say is fair but for me the advancement is slim if any. We do a few fun company events and hopefully we can get back our holiday events now that Covid has passed. I really do enjoy working for CEC and I hope to continue to see the growth that I have witnessed within the last 3 years. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people in the office are the best I’ve ever worked for. And I have worked for a lot of companies. The love that is felt is unmatched. Obviously the pay is not the greatest but it’s hard to look elsewhere when you’re treated so well.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I don’t usually feel any stress. Maybe just trying to manage all the students and the classes but we have a lot of help with that too.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Culture is great and you feel like family in the office for the most part.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I teach classes and they are great when the students are actually invested in learning.

They would literally hire on anyone. There was language barriers that made that job difficult at times. Several workers were racist, perverts, in general rude and did not care much of work environment or how they present themselves.

The times there was someone hired on that had self respect, intelligence, I would enjoy work because it actually involved work. 
I enjoy learning about the trade and getting things done. Some workers were there for that reason.
There was health care... that was nice.

Out of 4 different job locations, I enjoyed going to one because the individuals I worked with. I was constantly stressed out, counted the days until the weekend came and I could work at a different location to learn something useful.

What is the best part of working at the company?
CEC offers opportunities for training and development.  They make sure you have all the tools to succeed.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part about working at CEC is the knowing you are competing with other companies who need the best guys you also need.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fun, laid back, team work, lots of laughter, and overall good times!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Typically the day is busy from start to finish.  Some days are longer and shorter than others, but never a dull moment.

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