Electrical Engineer

Valbruna ASW; Welland; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty steel-making facility in Welland seeks an Electrical Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree and P.Eng. license. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, coordinating maintenance, and managing projects. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of relevant industry experience in high voltage environments and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience in a heavy industrial plant.
• Experience with high voltage infrastructure and power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of motor control/VFD design and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical infrastructure and control systems.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance programs for high and medium voltage.
• Manage multiple capital projects from conceptualization to commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (P.Eng.)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC hardware

HMI software (Ignition)

Job description

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Full-time - Day Shift Welland

Valbruna ASW Inc., the premier specialty steel-making facility located in Welland, ON, has an immediate requirement for the following position:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Valbruna ASW Inc. operates a dynamic and versatile facility and has a long and storied history in the steel-making business, with roots in Welland dating back to 1918. Our recent acquisition by Valbruna Italy combined with improvements in efficiency and production flexibility have placed us among the premier specialty steel producers in North America. However, the fundamental component to our success is our people. The expertise, commitment and adaptability of our team are our most valuable assets and will be critical to the achievement of our future objectives.

Reporting through the Maintenance and Engineering group, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for the following:

• Troubleshoot, maintain and manage capital upgrades to electrical infrastructure and control systems operating at high voltage (115 kV), medium voltage (27.6 kV or 4.16 kV), low voltage (480 V), DC (250 VDC), small load (120 VAC) and control (24 VDC) levels.
• Coordinate the high voltage preventative and corrective maintenance program including annual infrared (IR) inspections of substation equipment, insulator cleaning, and oil tests of transformers.
• Coordinate the medium voltage preventative and corrective maintenance program including regular servicing and cleaning of Siemens and Joslyn breakers, transformers and switchgear.
• Coordinate the backup diesel generator preventative and corrective maintenance program to ensure regular testing and service.
• Supervise and/or support in-house automation technicians and electricians to troubleshoot and maintain electrical infrastructure and control systems.
• Act as company liaison with Hydro One and IESO with respect to shutdown scheduling, maintenance and communication.
• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously, from conceptualization through to commissioning by first generating scopes of work, RFQ packages, schedules and cost estimates, then supervising selected contractors until project completion.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and regulations including, but not limited to, the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Coordinate the activities of and provide technical direction to external consulting engineers.
• Support and promote the company’s health and safety objectives at all times, including the incorporation of hazard and risk management into design work and process development.
• Develop engineering processes, standards and equipment specifications.
• Execute in-house electrical engineering studies/assessments and design work.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Current and valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligibility to register, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical engineering experience. Experience working in a heavy industrial plant and with high voltage infrastructure is preferred.
• Must have relevant experience in the design, troubleshooting and maintenance of power distribution systems including substations, transformers, distribution infrastructure, standby power generation and UPS backups, switchgear, motors, grounding systems and controls.
• Good mechanical aptitude to understand the application of electrical design and automation to the operation of pumps, hydraulics, fans and other industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, including ladder logic and structured text, is required.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware (ControlLogix/GuardLogix 5580, 1794 Flex I/O) and software is required.
• Working knowledge of an HMI software is required, preferably Ignition.
• Experience with motor control/VFD design and commissioning.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation, including PID loop controls, would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong willingness to work in a fast-paced, lean environment where adaptability, innovation and hard work are valued above all else.
  
  

Valbruna ASW Inc. is a supporter of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ACT (AODA) and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the AODA. Accommodations will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during any stage of the recruitment process. Please include a summary of the accommodations required in your application e-mail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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