Electrical Technician

Florida Crystals / ASR Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Toronto is seeking a Licensed Trade Electrician to support electrical systems in a demanding production environment. This role offers comprehensive maintenance responsibilities, including troubleshooting PLCs and instrumentation, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideally, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be knowledgeable in high voltage systems and electrical codes. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums are included.

Benefits

Shift premium of $1.00/hour

Double time for Sunday shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in continuous operations or 24/7 facility support environment is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and OEM manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial systems operating at various voltages.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, motor control centres, and control panels.
• Respond to operational breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting

VFDs and motor control systems

4-20mA analog and digital signal systems

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Education

Licensed Electrician - Active 309A or 442 trade license

Tools

SAP

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Licensed Trade Electrician to join our dynamic industrial operations team, providing continuous support to electrical and instrumentation systems in a demanding production environment. This role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, instrumentation (temperature, pressure, density, flow), and various voltages (110V, 575V, 4160V AC / DC). The successful candidate will ensure equipment availability, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safety standards including LOTO and Arc Flash protocols.

The position works 12-hour shifts, 3 days one week, 4 days the next week, for a total of 84 hours in a two-week period. The position includes regularly scheduled Saturday and Sunday shifts and works two weeks of day shift followed by two weeks of night shift. All shifts worked on a Sunday are paid at double time, and all hours of work have a $1.00 / hour shift premium.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial systems operating at 110V, 575V, and 4160V
• Maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, motor control centres, and control panels.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation including temperature, pressure, density, and flow devices using 4-20mA loop systems.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical equipment in a high-uptime production facility.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks using SAP CMMS.
• Adhere strictly to LOTO (Lockout / Tagout) procedures and Arc Flash safety practices.
• Respond to operational breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and support production.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and automation teams to optimize performance and reliability of systems.
• Document all work and changes accurately in maintenance records and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Electrician License (442A or 309A) – Red Seal preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.

DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY IN

Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting (RS Logix / Studio 5000)

VFDs and motor control systems

4-20mA analog and digital signal systems

Instrumentation for temp, pressure, flow, and density

STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF

Canadian Electrical Code and ESA requirements

High voltage systems (4160V)

Arc Flash hazards and mitigation (Arc Flash certified)

Lockout / Tagout procedures

Experience in continuous operations or 24 / 7 facility support environment is an asset.

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and OEM manuals.

Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive maintenance mindset.

Physically fit, able to work at heights, confined spaces, and in all plant environments.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of SAP would be an asset

Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s

Knowledge of electrical circuits and power supplies, gearboxes, motors, pneumatics.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Electrician - Active 309A or 442 trade license required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Ability to :

lift up to 20 kgs

use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools

walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb stairs frequently throughout the shift

reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently

work independently as well as a team player

climb up and down ladders

Ability to work rotating shifts and OT if required

Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses / goggles, etc.

Must regard safety as a core value; Must be able to work safe andin a proficient manner