Electrician (Journeyman)

Job description

Skretting is the world leader in the manufacturing and supply of aquaculture feeds, we seek to fulfill our company-wide mission of ‘Feeding the Future’.

We are looking for an Electrician Journeyman (Industrial Electrician)with hands on experience working in an Industrial setting to join our Maintenance team. This position carries out maintenance and repair work to electrical and mechanical installations or equipment (such as production machinery, connecting electrical motors, V.D.F, rotating equipment, electrical installations, transport systems, buildings, facilities and constructions), so that technical assignments are carried out on time, safely and according to specifications in order to support the optimal running of production.

The Industrial Electrician operates within a production / technical department, with a focus on execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. The main purpose of the job is to prevent any malfunction of the equipment, apparatus, machinery or systems that are used in the production process.

The Industrial Electrician may also support other facilities than production, such as office facilities and technical buildings (utilities) and systems for logistics and storage. The job takes care of any trouble shooting in order to keep to production process running and carries out tasks to prevent future disturbances.

Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls.

Inspections and preventative / planned maintenance :

Checks and assesses the condition of handling equipment, pneumatic and / or mechanical / electrical, reception and silo installations, grinding, mixing and pressing lines, bag filling, feed and / or fertilizer, bulk loading and weighbridges, on the basis of maintenance schedules / checklists.

Restores (imminent) defects and performs corrective maintenance activities arising from inspections (according to schedule).

Signals to the superior (potential) flaws with details of the nature and severity, proposes solutions to avoid (future or recurring) problems with the fine-tuning of (parts) of equipment / machinery / transport systems.

Orders / polls spare parts and materials for maintenance.

Works on planned maintenance activities of more extensive and / or complex nature (i.e. during maintenance stops), and may supervise technicians of third parties.

Malfunctions and defects / repairs :

Troubleshoots malfunctions and defect in equipment, machinery, measuring and control systems and other parts of the installation.

Assesses the nature and extent of the problem and determines whether instantly repair is necessary or possible, assesses any fault causes and potential solutions.

Performs emergency repairs, disassembles (parts of) equipment / machinery and makes necessary repairs / changes to the equipment, if necessary in consultation with the supervisor.

Performs more extensive repairs at scheduled times and based on prepared planning and instructions (disassembly / assembly, parts replacement, set / adjust parts).

Works with colleagues at jobs of more extensive and / or complex nature. May supervise technicians of third parties.

Modifications and improvements :

Carries out modifications and overhaul work based on work orders and / or instructions from supervisor.

Proposals improvements in equipment, machinery and other areas based on expertise and experience in maintenance.

Consults with management on quality issues, technical issues / problems, etc.

Orders to (re) making certain components from drawings.

May performs various techniques (welding, lathe and plate work, machining).

Reporting :

Logs all maintenance activities in the appropriate maintenance management systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and history of all equipment, files all technical data.

Compliance :

Works in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures (work permits, LOTO, etc.), as well as technical standards.

Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations.

Job Duties :

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations

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.

Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.

Qualifications :

Completion of Electrical apprenticeship (Red Seal)

Certified in Canada

Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Ability to operate under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.

Ability to communicate and deal with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.

Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Adaptable to a flexible work style and willingness to assist other functions where needed.

Proficient to read, write and communicate in English

Job Types : Full-Time, Permanent

Pay : $40.00-$50.00 per hour (actual salary will be determined based on knowledge, skills and experience)

Additional : Bonus pay, Overtime pay, Benefits package