Electrical Engineer

J.D. Irving, Limited; Truro; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Truro Sawmill team. The role involves managing and executing electrical projects, interfacing with various stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will possess an Electrical Engineering degree and relevant experience in heavy industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of prior experience in heavy industrial projects and/or field construction.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with electrical system design, instrumentation, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute electrical, instrumentation, and automation projects.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance and technical expertise.
• Oversee the design, specification, and installation of all electrical equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

PLC Allen Bradley

Schneider

DCS

Job description

The J.D. Irving Sawmills Division is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Truro Sawmill team in Truro, NS as an Electrical Engineer

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• 5-10 years of prior experience in heavy industrial projects and/or field construction
• Ability to successfully execute within a team environment
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Must demonstrate ownership, initiative, attention-to-detail, and a drive to ensure things are done right the first time
• Above-average planning and organizational skills
• Experience with electrical system design, instrumentation and automation (including power transforms, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, PLCs Allen Bradley and Schneider, and DCS)

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute electrical, instrumentation and automation projects of varying magnitude, interface with other disciplines and external stakeholders across multiple locations
• Recommends E&I process/equipment improvements to support strategic initiatives
• Develop concepts for capital improvements outlining scope, benefits, cost estimates and schedules
• Provide commissioning and start-up support
• Provide trouble-shooting assistance and technical expertise as required
• Work with engineering consultants and contractors ensuring project design and execution is in accordance with company standards and applicable codes and regulations
• Oversee the design, specification, and installation of all electrical equipment; including transformers, switch gear, MCC’s, Motors and controls.
• Be the subject matter expert for power distribution lockout.
• Oversees the electrical infrastructure of the plant and provides input to the maintenance team to maintain the electrical equipment.
• Assisting with the continuous improvement of existing and new processing equipment.
• Working with the maintenance and operations teams to determine the specifications for new equipment and plant upgrades
• Oversee the design, specification, and installation of mechanical equipment; including conveyors, pumps, and processing systems.
• Providing direction/input in the tender, analysis and award of engineering and construction contracts.
• Monitoring project activities including cost and schedule within assigned area and providing timely updates to management.
• Coordinating, scheduling and supervising the installation of new equipment with internal and external support
• Providing field support during project construction and commissioning activities.
• Ownership of electrical savings opportunities from idea to completion
• The main plant contact for the local electrical power company
• Complete scheduled safety documentation to meet KPI
• Manage electrical team planning and schedule
• Manage electrical inspections internal and external
• Available on-call for subject matter support