The primary purpose of the Electrician is to ensure the facility machinery is efficiently maintained to optimize production.

Responsibilities:

• Perform building maintenance and repairs as needed
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment
• Some mechanical abilities would be required
• Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks
• Work with Mechanical maintenance to quickly and efficiently solve problems
• As part of the Maintenance Department maintain a safe and efficient workplace
• Complete all work orders and preventive maintenance as required
• Adhere to all related paperwork and database entries for efficient process flow
• Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements including ability to fit test and wear a half mask respirator
• Assist the Engineering Department in the research, trial/development, selection of new processes and equipment to improve the production process
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all Company Safety rules, Provincial and Federal Rules and Regulations
• Effectively communicate with production department on a daily basis for equipment condition and repair status
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Training / Qualifications:

• College Diploma preferred
• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification (Journeyman or Master Electrician)
• 3+ years' experience in Industrial Maintenance and / or machine building
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience and asset
• Experience in troubleshooting automated equipment
• HVAC experience an asset
• Basic understanding of mechanical and power transmission systems
• Siemens PLC experience an asset
• Servo Drives and motors experience
• Fall Arrest Certificate
• Forklift/ Lift Truck certificate
• Overhead Crane Certificate an asset

Working Conditions:

• Industrial production environment
• Hot & humid areas within the plant
• Physically demanding tasks
• Interaction with heavy machinery, moving equipment and limited movement of chemicals within the production area