Electrical Engineer

MatrixHR is currently seeking out an Electrical Engineer for one of our exciting clients located in Kitimat, BC. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent and working 3 week on and 1 week off Rotational shift for the duration of 2024.

Fly-in-fly-out arrangements and accommodations may be covered if required.

Camp provided

Pay Rate : $45.50 - $52.50 / hr

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Asset Management Superintendent and will be responsible for delivering business value through technical expertise and innovations applied to the assets and systems.

Job Duties :

• Review and design operational tasks for job hazard analysis, perform risk assessments, and act as a technical resource for safe work procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis and defect eliminations to improve the reliability of the area’s equipment.
• Manage reliability improvement projects onsite.
• Apply asset management best practices and drive improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve preventive and predictive maintenance program(s).
• Respond and provide technical assistance to the maintenance team regarding electrical equipment problems.
• Support trades in troubleshooting issues in a heavy industrial atmosphere.
• Represent the area for projects performed by the engineering group.
• Provide technical support for equipment including low-voltage power distribution, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Implement PLC hardware upgrades to remove older generation equipment from use.

To be considered for this role, the successful applicant will have :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligibility to register with EGBC
• A strong safety mindset and ability to follow safe work procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance and asset management of processing plant, pulp and paper, or similar industry.
• Leadership and good communication skills.

PLEASE NOTE : Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our client is an equal opportunity company.

About MatrixHR :

With 21+ years in business, Matrix is a trusted provider of staffing services specializing in recruitment and staffing, payroll administration and funding, and back-office facilitation for businesses across Canada, the USA, and around the world.

Matrix HR has provided millions of hours of employment and generated an impressive $26 million in annual revenue through its work across North America.

Matrix HR’s reputation as a respected boutique staffing firm in the trades industry is built on a strong foundation of certifications, including COR (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan), Energy Safety Canada, ComplyWorks, ISNetWorld, Avetta, and Government Security Clearance / Authorization.

Matrix HR specializes in placing skilled trades, heavy equipment operators, pipeline workers, labourers, IT, admin and professionals for various positions such as hourly, temporary, permanent and contract.

Matrix HR’s commitment goes beyond business success the team is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous partners and participating in collaborative efforts within Indigenous communities.

This commitment is evident in the firm’s joint venture agreements with Gitga’at Nation and Haisla First Nation, which emphasize revenue sharing, training and employment opportunities.

Matrix HR is proud to contribute to enhancing community capacity and promoting specialized training for employment and economic development.

Its goal is to expand its presence in a socially responsible manner, offering labour solutions that are shaped by Indigenous perspectives.

Learn more at matrixhr.ca.