Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Domtar Corporation; Meadow Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Meadow Lake is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to maintain and optimize electrical and instrumentation systems. This permanent full-time position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for apprenticeships. Applicants should have experience with PLCs and high voltage systems, and will be expected to obtain Red Seal Journeyperson Status.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• Dual trade E/I journeyperson with experience in various control systems.
• Electrical Apprentice/Instrumentation Technologists considered with relevant experience.
• Willingness to indenture into apprenticeships if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine planned predictive and corrective E/I maintenance.
• Plan E/I maintenance with Supply Chain and Operations personnel.
• Investigate E/I technologies with vendors.

Skills

PLC experience

High voltage systems

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical instrumentation

Safety systems

Process control

Education

Dual trade E/I journeyperson

Apprenticeship in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

SAP

Distributed Control Systems

Job description

Overview

Location: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada (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 delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

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

The Meadow Lake location is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical/Instrumentation Technician. This is a Permanent Full-time role within Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E/I) works as part of a team to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical and instrumentation and control systems in the mill.

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.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a dual trade E/I journeyperson with experience in PLCs, 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.
• 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.
• Candidates who are interested in indenturing in an electrical or instrument trade (internal/external applicants will be considered).

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

Domtar is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.