Electrical Maintenance Technician

Contrôles Laurentide / Laurentide Controls; Kirkland; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurentide Controls is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for Kirkland, QC. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and diagnosing industrial electrical equipment to ensure reliability and safe operation.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, documentation, and use of ERP/CMMS. Travel up to 50% within Quebec, Eastern Canada, and the US may be required.

Qualifications

• DEC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Proficient with ERP/CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on industrial electrical equipment.
• Identify issues using testing instruments and drawings; record results.
• Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment.
• Adjust, calibrate, or reprogram electrical components and control systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

CMMS

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Electrical safety

French communication

English an asset

Education

DEC in Electrical Engineering

Industrial Maintenance Technology diploma

Tools

ERP software

CMMS

Job description

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Come join the largest supplier of automation and reliability solutions in our region. Discover what we can offer you and be the voice that cultivates innovative ideas To Help Industry Thrive in Eastern Canada.

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As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing inspections, maintenance activities, and diagnostic work on industrial electrical equipment to ensure its reliability, performance, and safe operation.

What You Bring To The Table

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance activities on industrial electrical equipment such as switchboards, motors, transformers, control circuits, and wiring systems.
• Identify electrical issues, signs of wear, and potential risks using electrical testing instruments, electrical drawings, and diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including inspections, adjustments, component replacements, and testing of electrical equipment.
• Participate in corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and the safe recommissioning of equipment following maintenance activities.
• Adjust, calibrate, or reprogram selected electrical components and automated control systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Document completed work, record inspection results, and prepare technical reports with recommendations.
• Use our maintenance management system to plan, track, and document completed work.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to equipment reliability.
• Support specialized diagnostic activities, such as infrared thermography and ultrasonic analysis, as required.
• Comply with electrical safety standards and contribute to a safe working environment.

Essential Skills And Qualifications To Be Successful

• DEC in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Maintenance Technology, or Electrotechnology.
• 1–5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, ideally in an industrial environment.
• Possess a Class C license – non-construction.
• Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and live working procedures.
• Familiar with industrial electrical systems and diagnostic tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English are an asset.

WORK LOCATION: Kirkland, QC (This position requires travel, primarily within Quebec, as well as in Eastern Canada and the United States. You must be available to travel up to 50% of the working time)

About Us

Laurentide’s purpose is To Help Industry Thrive in Eastern Canada. More than words, our values compel us to think differently, to act with integrity and to shape our future according to them. It is through Customer Centricity, Collaboration, People Matter, Hunger & Passion, Health, Safety & Environment and lastly Trust & Reliability that we: Empower People. Advance Industry.

In accordance with Bill 96, this job requires English proficiency to serve clients in Atlantic Canada and interact with US suppliers, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency.