Industrial Electrician

What you'll do:

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for achieving department and customer operation goals; ensuring ongoing equipment (system) reliability and uptime through preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, troubleshooting, analysis and equipment upgrades.

This role is for our AJ Billes Distribution Centre's maintenance team (scheduling from 7p-7a)

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; working in a safe and effective manner
• Perform service and preventative maintenance on all equipment within the DC
• Respond to all equipment breakdowns in a timely manner based on priority systems
• Maintain accurate parts and work order records (logged hours, Stores parts used, and detailed comments on failure cause/solution(s) or other relevant technical details) on computerized maintenance system (MAXIMO is an asset)
• Perform repairs with minimal supervision, take responsibility and make decisions to see the job to completion within time demands
• Troubleshoot electrical systems through the use of electrical schematics, personal computers, panel layouts or manufacturer's specifications to effect repair
• Provide information on equipment/system problems to coordinator and provide updates as required
• Provide required shift change hand-off information on equipment repairs or work orders to shift coordinator and incoming trades
• Make recommendations to improve equipment operation/efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and improve maintenance service to customers
• Demonstrate flexibility when tasks are reassigned or altered
• Follow maintenance quality and standard operating procedures as established

What you bring:

• Current Ontario Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Electrician – 442A) or #309A Construction Electrician with relevant industrial experience.
  

Applicants must attach copy of their Certificate of Qualification with original issue date (#442A or #309A) to their application. If you have received a Certificate of Apprenticeship, please add this as well.

• Experience effectively troubleshooting equipment electrical/controls problems and investigating the root cause of such problems
• Experience in troubleshooting Rockwell programmable controller (PLC) systems (Control Logic & SLC)
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment as well as various testing procedures to diagnose and repair/setup of such equipment
• Experience in the installation, trouble shooting and repair of DC Controllers and AC drives
• Photo Electrics
• Experience in working with computerized maintenance management software (CMMS)
• Assist industrial mechanics or powered lift truck technicians when required
• Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet
• Ability to stand for long periods with occasional laying down, stooping and crouching, plus frequent heavy lifting

Considered an asset:

• Experience working on conveyors, sortation equipment, towlines, cranes & automated guided vehicles (AGV)
• Detailed programming of PLCs and PLC systems
• Siemens Simatic PLC troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Maximo
• Demonstrated ability to plan/execute own work effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively either alone or with other electricians
• Previous mechanical repair & troubleshooting
• Technical training via apprenticeship

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Successful external candidates are eligible for a 1-time signing bonus after meeting Canadian Tire conditions
  

Our typical hiring range is between $36 and $46.50 with a $2 shift premium. Starting salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements (including applicable certifications, licenses and/or accreditations for example Red Seal).

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.