Controls engineer Jobs in Airdrie, AB

Job ID: 530560

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Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring proper electrical functioning of plant equipment, tools, and machinery. This role will troubleshoot any electrical malfunctioning, and complete appropriate repairs and maintenance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines as assigned
• Perform general repairs to plant structures
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs and discuss with head mechanic for approval and repair as needed
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning
• Maintain and repair all existing electrical equipment in the production areas
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings
• Calibrate and adjust all electrical/electronic equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Maintenance for programmable logic controller based equipment
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of safety requirements, especially those related to electrical operations and components
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry, or related field preferred
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• Working knowledge of three-phase motors, programmable controls, and circuits
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

• The starting pay for this position is $48/hr
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Vacation Time

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

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CRH welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.