Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Catch Recruitment; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Container Shipping Industry is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Prince Rupert, BC. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance programs, manage projects, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, and the ability to work in a unionized environment. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Bonus program

RSP’s

Relocation allowance

2 month housing allowance

Vacation days

Sick days

Flex days

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the Container Shipping Industry preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Lead projects from conception to completion.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in electrical and/or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Maximo)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Prince Rupert, BC to oversee maintenance indicators and implement equipment design changes to improve performance and safety.

The role includes managing inventory and assets to ensure reliability, effective scheduling, and parts availability. They will lead maintenance program changes, optimize preventive maintenance, and job plans to ensure safety compliance. They will work with trades and other engineers on tasks such as Cummins, Volvo, and ABB program updates, enabling mechanics in software tasks. This position also involves managing projects through their life cycles, driving continuous improvement initiatives, performing data analysis for root cause determination, and prioritizing safety and adherence to standards.

Note: Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries is required. Experience in a union environment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities:

• Plan all corrective maintenance and administer the preventive maintenance program.
• Lead, facilitate, and manage projects from conception to completion.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in maintenance procedures and practices, including cost containment, gained efficiencies and waste reduction improvements.
• Review and monitor performance against plans, standards and practices, taking the initiative to make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain, collect and analyse data in order to apply analytical thinking and analysis tools for root cause and/or cause and effect determination.
• Support compliance with regulatory, corporate and site safety and environmental standards by conducting risk assessments, safety audits and developing safe operating procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate positive behaviours in harmony with the company’s Principles.
• Establish effective leadership and participation in the HSEMS through demonstration and display of safety behaviours.
• Actively communicate the HSEMS requirements with shift managers, foremen, contractors, and workers.
• Participate in the review and development of materials and documentation in the HSEMS.
• Work in accordance with the Security Management System, including the immediate reporting of any suspicious activities to senior management and/or the Security Officer.
• Understand the consequences related to inappropriate conduct or behaviour or disregard for safety and security programs, policies and procedures.
• Ensure workers under your direction are properly trained and educated to perform their duties.
• Ensure that operations comply with both the law and the HSEMS.
• Conduct regular inspections of the workplace and correct unsafe conditions and behaviours.
• Ensure that personnel under your direction have a clear understanding of the discipline policy for dealing with consequences of inappropriate conduct or behaviour.
• Ensure that the highest levels of safety are applied in all activities.
• Understand and adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience working with high-voltage electrical systems and equipment, including cranes, R2G units such as forklifts, and other mobile machinery.
• Knowledge of the Container Shipping Industry and equipment is preferred.
• Understanding of modern maintenance and reliability best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, such as Maximo.
• Prior experience working in an industrial and/or unionized environment is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated abilities working with various trades, such as electricians and/or mechanics, within a unionized and heavy industrial environment.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with exceptional time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Self-reliance with strong written and verbal communication capable of taking initiative and making decisions under time constraints.
• A flexible team player who is able to work as required and willing to adapt to change.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

Salary + Benefits

Bonus program + RSP’s

Relocation allowance + 2 month housing allowance

Vacation + sick days + Flex days