Certified Electrician

Tolko Industries; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest products company is seeking a Certified Journeyman Electrician in Kamloops, BC. The ideal candidate will have a valid Interprovincial ticket and experience in troubleshooting electrical issues. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment and solutions for improving reliability. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, excellent benefits, and support for ongoing development in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wage of $50.115 per hour

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Electrician with a valid Interprovincial ticket.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical issues using knowledge of PLCs and HMI systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and installations on various equipment.
• Improve equipment reliability through effective solutions.
• Carry out maintenance projects with organizational skills.
• Maintain general housekeeping of electrical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Valid Interprovincial ticket

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Certified Journeyman Electrician Kamloops, BC

Our Certified Electricians do more than keep the lights on - they play a key role in keeping our electrical equipment, controls and business running safely and reliably. Masters of their craft, our Electricians are invaluable when it comes to ensuring our equipment and teams are set up for success.

We’re looking for a Certified Electrician to join our Heffley Creek division, located in Kamloops, British Columbia. With approximately 250 employees, Heffley Creek Division produces plywood and veneer products, safely and sustainably while producing approximately 180 million square feet of plywood and 28 million square feet of veneer per year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Experience working as an Electrician with a valid Interprovincial ticket.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - preferably JD Edwards.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision and with a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a forest products environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
• As we are a 24/7 operation we require individuals to have the ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends that rotate every two weeks.
• Day shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Evening shift 3:30 pm to 12:00 am
• Graveyard shift 12:00 am to 7:00 am
• Weekend 12-hour shifts plus an additional 8-hour shift during the week.

We value diversity and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply.

In this role you will:

• Apply your knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems to troubleshoot electrical issues and come up with safe, reliable fixes.
• Use your broad electrical experience to do preventative maintenance as well as installations and upgrades, working on a variety of motors, hydraulic motion controls, optimizers and encoders.
• Use your passion for continuously improving equipment reliability to come up with solutions that keep our industrial electrical equipment and controls repaired and maintained.
• Apply your organizational and planning skills to carry out maintenance projects and programs.
• Be responsible for general housekeeping, keeping equipment clean etc.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive wage of $50.115 per hour.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to our retirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.

About Kamloops

Kamloops is located in the interior of British Columbia in the scenic Thompson Valley. It is a vibrant city with a population of over 98,000 people. Kamloops is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including mountains, lakes, and rivers, making it an ideal place for hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing.