Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Domtar; Meadow Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar in Meadow Lake, SK is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to maintain and optimize electrical, instrumentation and control systems in the Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp mill. This is a permanent, full-time position within the Electrical and Instrumentation department.

The ideal candidate will hold a dual trade E/I journeyperson status or be willing to indenture; experience with PLCs, DCS, analytical instruments, and high voltage systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Dual trade E/I journeyperson preferred or willing to indenture into dual trade.
• Experience with PLCs, distributed control systems, and instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a safety-focused team environment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine predictive and corrective E/I maintenance.
• Plan E/I maintenance with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Investigate E/I technologies with vendors.
• Troubleshoot operational and maintenance issues.
• Optimize process control with Operations and Technical staff.
• Develop and implement reliability strategies for E/I equipment.

Skills

PLC & DCS experience

Process Control

High Voltage

Analytical Instrumentation

Safety Interlocks

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation dual trade journeyperson

Electrical Apprentice

Red Seal Journeyperson Status

Tools

SAP

ERP/Enterprise software

Job description

Location: Meadow Lake, SK, CA, S9X1V7

Department: Electrical Maintenance (MN02)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivershigh-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan , Canada , is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical/Instrumentation Technician at Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp. This job is Permanent Full time.

Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Electrical and Instrumentation department. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E/I) works as part of a team which maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes the electrical and instrumentation and control systems in the mill.

Qualifications:

• 1) The ideal candidate will be a dual trade E/I journeyperson with experience in PLC’s, Distributed Control Systems, analytical instruments, variable speed drives, control systems, high voltage systems, etc. Single Trade Instrumentation or Electrical Journeypersons or Apprentices with enough related experience and who are willing to indenture and acquire the dual trade will be considered.
• 2) Electrical Apprentice/Instrumentation Technologists will be considered without a journeyperson ticket if they are willing to indenture into apprenticeships to acquire dual trade E/I.
• 3) Candidates who are interested in indenturing in an electrical or instrument trade (internal/external applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine planned predictive and corrective E/I maintenance.
• Plan E/I maintenance in conjunction with Supply Chain and Operations personnel.
• Investigate E/I technologies with vendors.
• Troubleshoot, with other mill personnel, operational and maintenance issues.
• Optimize process control in conjunction with Operations and Technical personnel to enhance mill operation.
• Develop and implement reliability integrity strategies for E/I equipment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Safety Systems and Safety Interlocks.
• PLC and Distributed Control Systems experience.
• Process Control
• High Voltage
• Analytical Instrumentation
• SAP or other enterprise business software
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain Electrical and Instrumentation Red Seal Journeyperson Status.

There is an expectation of providing overtime as required to meet emergency mill needs and for scheduled mill outages. E/I Technicians also provide routine scheduled shift coverage (shared equitability with team). Preference will be given to qualified local and regional Saskatchewan applicants.

This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your electrical and instrumentation expertise in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment where continuous learning, technical challenges, and career growth are part of everyday work.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.