Electrician

Nexans; Centre Wellington; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Boot allowance

Pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Uniforms provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Nexans in Ontario is seeking a qualified Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex automated machinery on day shifts. You will work with AB PLCs, VFDs, safety circuits, and will perform PMs and updates to electrical drawings.

The role offers straight days, union wage starting at CAD 42.93 per hour with annual increases through 2029, uniforms, benefits, pension, tool and boot allowances, and a support-for-tools program.

Qualifications

• Valid electrical license (442A or 309A) required.
• Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of AB PLC hardware/software and VFDs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical breakdowns on industrial machinery including motors, drives, heaters, instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot machine safety circuits, relays, light curtains and E-stops.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and component replacements per schedule.
• Use AB PLC software, oscilloscopes, multimeters and schematics to isolate and resolve failures.

Skills

Industrial Electrician

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFDs diagnosis

MS Office

Education

Journeyman/Red Seal apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical panel wiring

Job description

Qualifications & Technical Skills

Required:

• Licensing: Valid Industrial Electrician (442A) Red Seal License or Valid Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A) Red Seal License.
• Experience: Hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex automated industrial equipment.
• PLC & Drives: Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware/software and AC/DC variable frequency drives (VFDs) diagnosis and repair.
• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and standard computer software applications.

Preferred / Assets:

• Certificate of Apprenticeship (or demonstrated completion of a formal, hands-on apprenticeship).
• 442A Industrial Electrician license preferred.
• Panel & Wiring: Hands-on experience in control panel construction and industrial machine wiring.
• CMMS: Previous experience working with digital work order management systems.

Soft Skills & Work Environment

• Strong analytical reasoning and above-average troubleshooting capabilities under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across shifts, completing work orders, and tracking parts.
• Excellent attendance, dependability, and strong accountability for assigned shift coverage.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively within a multi-disciplinary maintenance group.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Troubleshooting & Maintenance:

• Diagnose and repair electrical breakdowns on industrial machinery, including AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, heaters, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot machine safety circuits, including dual-channel safety circuits, safety relays, light curtains, and E-stops.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) inspections, servicing, and component replacements according to scheduled maintenance programs.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as Allen-Bradley (AB) PLC software, oscilloscopes, multimeters, drive software, and schematics/manuals to systematically isolate and resolve machine failures.

Systems & Equipment Installation & Design:

• Perform electrical installations, including EMT/rigid conduit bending, Teck cable runs, cable tray installation, and secondary power distribution.
• Perform electrical modifications to existing machinery and update machine electrical drawings to reflect changes accurately.
• Execute control panel fabrication, component mounting, and industrial machine wiring in compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety regulations.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.

Safety & Documentation:

• Maintain an exemplary personal safety record and adhere strictly to plant safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Accurately log completed maintenance activities, work order details, root-cause findings, and parts used within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Provide detailed shift handover reports and maintenance updates to the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure continuity across teams.

Why Work With Us?

• Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
• Competitive wages in a Unionized environment. This role has a starting wage of $42.93
• Yearly wage increases through 2029 ($47.21 in year 3)
• Straight days 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday
• Volunteer overtime
• Uniforms provided
• Benefits include health and dental, lift insurance, AD&D, and WI.
• Tool allowance of $500/year
• Boot allowance of $285/year (increases according to CBA)
• DC Pension Plan with Company match (max of 13% base wage)
• Prescription safety glasses coverageEmployee gym
• Cold weather clothing
• Tool Loan Program – Interest free loan up to $2,000 to support the purchase of required tools

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