Electrical Engineer

VLink Inc; Brampton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VLink Inc in Brampton, Ontario seeks an Electrical Engineer (Maintenance Electrician) for a 1-year contract. You will provide mechanical-electrical support to plant operations, troubleshoot electrical problems, perform preventive maintenance, and repair motors, pumps, valves, controls, ovens, robots and other machines.

You will work 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on a 12-hour rotational shift, with 36 hours in Week 1 and 48 hours in Week 2.

Qualifications

• Experience using CMMS to perform planned maintenance and generate work orders.
• Licensed industrial electrician certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to read technical drawings and government regulations.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Root cause analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance using CMMS and log activities.
• Diagnose electrical problems and repair equipment.
• Support maintenance and safety compliance.
• Provide on-floor support across shifts.
• Participate in project work and procedure development.
• Document procedures and training material.

Skills

CMMS

Excel

Technical drawings

Communication

Team player

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Licensed industrial electrician

Job description

Position: Electrical Engineer (Maintenance Electrician)

Employment: 1-Year Contract/Full Time

Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12 hours) – Rotational Shift

Rate: CAD$30/hr -CAD$35/hr

Working Model in a week:

• Week 1: 36 hours
• Week 2: 48 hours

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will be able to provide mechanical-electrical support to the plant operations. The incumbent will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems with associated equipment. The Industrial Electrician will perform preventative maintenance while executing validation protocol and is also responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment, such as motors, pumps, valves, controls, ovens, robots and other machines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all planned maintenance (Preventive & Predictive) assigned in a timely manner and use Computerized Maintenance Management System to log in all planned, reactive and emergency activities.
• Repair and capture detailed root cause and countermeasures of breakdowns and communicate effectively to management and peers.
• Ensures effective and timely on-floor support to the maintenance department members, including regular, off-shift and weekend coverage as required.
• Assist in the on-going improvement of work order system.
• Able to troubleshoot all electronics, electrical issues including PLC related issues.
• Support the effort to develop and document maintenance procedures, one point lesson and implement a competency-based training program.
• Works as a team member on small and large technical project.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow company’s health and safety program, rules and procedures and work in compliance with health and safety-related legislation and codes.
• Report all incidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses to your supervisor.
• Use or wear safety equipment and personal protective equipment required by the company.
• Report to supervisor any hazardous or unsafe conditions, absence or defects in equipment and any contravention of health and safety legislation.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follows all established and implemented food safety and food quality standards based on SQF requirement.
• Assists in the on-going implementation of food safety and food quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with CMMS; conduct and complete planned maintenance tasks, able to complete work orders, and able to generate work orders.
• Licensed industrial electrician.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven and high intensity environment.
• Strong communication, learning and teaching skills.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical periodicals, procedures, engineering drawings and government regulations.
• Strong computer MS Excel skills including the ability to gather, analyze and present information and working knowledge of MS Office suite of programs.
• Highly motivated and capable of conducting root cause analysis to identify permanent countermeasure.

Employment Practices:

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job-related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team.

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