Maintenance Electrician A

Position Summary: Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Electrician is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of equipment, minimizing downtime, manages the startup and shut down of equipment and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Adherence to all company safety policies
• Maintain and upkeep plant equipment and facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair all plant equipment
• Complete all assigned work in a timely manner
• Actively participate in the emergency response team
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to use the onsite Preventative Maintenance EAM program with provided tablet

• Other duties as assigned

   

Qualifications

General Qualifications/Experience:

• Journeyperson Electrician ticket licensed in Alberta (required)
• Good understanding of electrical systems, PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Current knowledge of and adherence to Canadian Electrical Code
• Minimum of 5 years of experience focusing on electrical equipment maintenance

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Industrial electrical equipment installs and troubleshooting

• PLC programming and troubleshooting 

• Experience working in an industrial environment

Certificates & Licenses: 

• Journeyperson Electrician certificate (required)

• Confined Space entry, Fall Protection, Forklift Operator, Genie Boom Operator, First Aid, any other safety related tickets an asset

Work Environment/Conditions: Manufacturing environment with a regular Monday to Friday work schedule. Must be able to work shift work. Occasional overtime may be required. Position is in a unionized environment. 

Physical Demands: 

• Some heavy lifting may be required