Electrical & Instrumentation Tradesperson

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tissue production sector is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Tradesperson for their facility in Saint John. The role involves maintenance and repairs of electrical/instrumentation systems, requiring specific qualifications and a drive for improvement. Candidates should be willing to assist in troubleshooting and may need to cover on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires specific diplomas or licenses.
• Knowledge of variable speed drives is important.
• Previous experience in a similar industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot, program, and research controls.
• Assist in continuous improvement through instrument tuning.

Skills

Self-motivation

Knowledge of distributed control systems

Working knowledge of high voltage switchgear

Computer experience

Education

Industrial Controls Technology Diploma

Industrial Electrical Journeyman license

Instrumentation Journeyman License

Tools

Factory Talk

Rockwell programmable logic controls

Job description

Irving Tissue is looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Tradesperson in Saint John, NB.

Qualifications

• Industrial Controls Technology Diploma, or an Industrial Electrical Journeyman license, or an Instrumentation Journeyman License.
• Self-motivationand have a strong personal drive.
• Knowledge of distributed control systems, Rockwell programmable logic controls, variable speed drives (stand alone and coordinated paper machine applications)
• Working knowledge of high voltage switchgear, transformers and system protection as well as computer experience
• Knowledge of Factory Talk and process networks would be an asset.
• Previous experience in a similar industry would be an asset.

Responsibilities

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Tradesperson you will perform all aspects of electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs at the tissue mill. As well you will perform the required troubleshooting, programming and research to maintain and improve existing distributed controls, programmable controls, mill process controls and electrical distribution systems. You will assist in continuous improvement through instrument tuning and system program changes. On call coverage and shift work may be required.