Facilities Electrician

Vitrum Industries Ltd.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitrum Industries Ltd. is seeking a skilled Facilities Electrician to keep our plant, equipment and building systems running safely and reliably.

You will install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems across production lines, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and minimizing downtime. The ideal candidate is a ticketed electrician with 3–5+ years in industrial maintenance, able to read schematics, work with PLCs, and collaborate with maintenance and production

Qualifications

• Ticketed Electrician with BC Certificate of Qualification and/or Red Seal.
• 3–5+ years journeyperson experience in manufacturing/industrial maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting on three-phase power, motor controls, VFDs.
• Reading/interpretation of electrical drawings and ladder logic.
• Familiar with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and fault-finding.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and lockout/tagout safety.
• Willingness to work shifts and after-hours as required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair faults on production equipment and facility systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Install, wire and commission new equipment, machinery and lighting per project plans.
• Read electrical drawings and control schematics; support upgrades.
• Adhere to CSA Z462 and CSA C22.1 codes; promote safe work practices.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production; mentor apprentices.

Skills

Ticketed Electrician

Journeyperson experience

Three-phase power troubleshooting

VFDs & motor controls

PLCs (AB, Siemens)

Reading electrical drawings

Lockout/tagout safety

MS Office / CMMS

Valid driver’s license

Education

BC Certificate of Qualification / Red Seal (Industrial Electrician)

Construction Electrician license

Tools

CMMS or work order systems

Job description

The Facilities Electrician keeps our plant, equipment and building systems running safely and reliably. Reporting to the Director of Technical Operations, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems across production equipment and the facility, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance and minimizing downtime.

We are looking for a capable, hard-working, ticketed electrician who takes ownership, communicates clearly, works well alongside Maintenance and Production, and is ready to jump in and solve problems when the line goes down. Industrial Electricians are preferred; Construction Electricians with the right experience and attitude will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on production equipment and facility systems to restore operations quickly and safely.
• Maintain and repair motors, motor control centres, starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), switchgear, transformers, panels and power distribution up to 600V three-phase.
• Troubleshoot and modify control circuits, sensors, relays, PLC inputs/outputs and HMIs; support PLC fault-finding and program changes with guidance from controls specialists.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency calls, including after-hours callouts as required, and identify root causes to prevent repeat failures.

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance (inspections, thermography, testing, cleaning, torque checks) on electrical equipment and systems.
• Recommend and implement improvements to equipment reliability, energy efficiency and electrical safety.
• Document work, parts used and findings accurately in the maintenance management system (CMMS) and update electrical drawings and schematics as changes are made.
• Help maintain critical electrical spare parts inventory and identify parts needed before they become a problem.

Installation & Facility Projects

• Install, wire and commission new equipment, machinery, lighting, receptacles, controls and power distribution in line with project plans.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, ladder logic, single-line diagrams and manufacturer specifications.
• Support facility upgrades and capital projects; coordinate with contractors, the Project Manager and Production on scope, timing and quality of electrical work.
• Maintain building electrical systems, including lighting, emergency and exit lighting, HVAC controls, compressors, doors and overhead cranes.

Safety & Compliance

• Perform all work in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), BC Electrical Code, Technical Safety BC requirements, WorkSafeBC regulations and company procedures.
• Follow and champion lockout/tagout, arc flash (CSA Z462) and safe work practices; complete hazard assessments before starting work.
• Identify and report electrical hazards and deficiencies and take action to correct them.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with Maintenance, Production and Operations leaders to plan work around production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Communicate issues, status and recommendations clearly to supervisors and operators; elevate early when problems need a decision.
• Mentor and support apprentices and maintenance staff, sharing knowledge and good practices.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ticketed Electrician (must have): valid BC Certificate of Qualification and/or Red Seal as an Industrial Electrician (preferred) or Construction Electrician
• 3-5+ years of journeyperson experience, ideally in a manufacturing, plant or industrial maintenance environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills on three-phase power, motor controls, VFDs and control circuits
• Working knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and ability to read ladder logic
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and single-line diagrams
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, lockout/tagout and arc flash safety (CSA Z462)
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, CMMS or work order systems)
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and after-hours call-outs as required
• Physically able to work at heights, in confined spaces and in a plant environment, using a lift and required PPE
• Valid driver's licence

Assets

• Industrial Electrician Red Seal (preferred over Construction)
• Experience in glass, manufacturing or heavy industrial maintenance
• PLC programming experience and familiarity with automation, robotics or conveyor systems
• FSR (Field Safety Representative) certification
• Aerial work platform / forklift certification, first aid

Who You Are

• A player: takes ownership, works hard and follows through without needing to be chased
• Problem solver: calm, methodical and resourceful when equipment goes down
• Clear communicator: explains issues and options simply to supervisors, operators and contractors
• Safety first: never cuts corners and speaks up when something isn't right
• Ideal Team Player: humble, hungry and people smart
• Hands-on and dependable: ready to jump in, get it done and do it right the first time
• Accurate and organized; keeps clean records and a tidy, safe work area
• Responsible and reliable; follows oral and written procedures