Electrician, Plant Maintenance

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Service
• Repair
• Maintenance
• Machinery installation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Interpret electrical code specifications
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available