controls technician - electrical and electronics

S&T Automation Controls Ltd.; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as an Electrical Technician. This role involves interpreting blueprints, assisting in the design and testing of electronic systems, and programming PLCs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and teamwork. If you are passionate about electrical systems and looking to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in electrical and control system design.
• Strong skills in interpreting blueprints and programming PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to plan methods of operation.
• Assist in design, development, and testing of electronic components.
• Calibrate equipment and complete maintenance reports.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Electrical Design

Testing and Evaluation

Project Planning

Client Focus

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Test Equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Write specifications
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Testing and evaluation
• Project planning

Area of specialization

• Design
• Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical
• Control system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Accurate

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities