Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Mangrove Lithium; Delta; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mangrove Lithium in Delta, BC is building North America's first electrochemical lithium refining plant. We seek an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to install, maintain and upgrade industrial controls and PLC-based systems on our new facility.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams to perform preventativemaintenance, calibration, testing and commissioning, and to grow our safe, reliable automation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an industrial electrician or instrumentation apprenticeship or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Red Seal certification is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair automation and control systems.
• Assist with planning of upgrade and maintenance projects.
• Assemble bills of materials for related work.
• Execute electrical and control system projects.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of new electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Calibrate electrical devices and maintain service and calibration records.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Industrial electrician apprenticeship

Instrumentation apprenticeship

Red Seal certification

Tools

PLC Programming

Instrumentation equipment

Job description

Who are we?

At Mangrove Lithium, we're revolutionizing battery materials with our cutting-edge electrochemical lithium refining platform, producing cost-effective and sustainable battery-grade lithium from diverse sources. Having recently secured C$50M from new and existing investors, including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures, BDC Capital, and Mitsubishi, we are in the process of commissioning North America's first electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, B.C. Join us in revolutionizing the lithium supply chain with our groundbreaking technology!

Description

We are currently looking for a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to deploy and maintain industrial controls and automation systems and electrical equipment for our commercial plant located in Delta, BC (Tilbury Island). The individual will have experience in installation and servicing of controls instrumentation and PLC architecture, as well as AC and DC electrical equipment. The Technician will work with our Process Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams to perform both regular preventative maintenance and corrective repairs to our equipment and facilities, in addition to executing upgrades to expand the functionality of our systems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to follow the process of commissioning and maintaining the equipment through the startup of a first of its kind production facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our safety and environmental rules and programs are consistently adhered to.

• Maintain, diagnose and repair automation and control systems
• Assist with planning of upgrade and maintenance projects
• Assemble bills of materials for related work
• Execute on electrical and control system projects
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and instrumentation
• Participate in testing and commissioning of new electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Perform tests and calibration of electrical devices, instruments and components in application to industrial equipment
• Maintain service and calibration records through accurate documentation

Requirements

• Completion of an industrial electrician or instrumentation apprenticeship or combination of over 5 years of relevant work experience
• Red Seal certified as either an Industrial Electrician or Instrumentation Control Technician is an asset
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and controls systems
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting
• Familiarity with electrochemical technology is an asset
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Working Conditions

• This position may require shifts and weekend work
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, and perform manual labour for extended periods

Why Mangrove?

At Mangrove Lithium, our people are at the core of our groundbreaking technology. Here’s why you should join our team:

• Competitive Salary: We believe in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and offer competitive salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Great Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a $500/year Personal Spending Account and an Employee Family Assistance Program to support your well-being.
• A Learning Organization: We are committed to your professional and career development, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth.
• Generous Time Off: Start with three weeks of vacation and an additional week of paid personal days to ensure you have the work-life balance you deserve.

Join us at Mangrove Lithium and be part of a team that’s driving innovation and sustainability in the battery materials industry. Together, we can power a cleaner, greener future.