Industrial Electrician

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Technical and leadership training

Award-winning safety culture

Employee ownership program

Insurance: group life, AD&D, LTD

Canada’s Best Managed Company

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Electrician to repair and service electrical components on locomotives, either independently or in small teams.

The role emphasizes safety, external/indoor work in varying weather, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing preventative maintenance, completing logs, and ensuring quality customer relations with on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with electrical systems and locomotive repairs and maintenance.
• Preference will be given to those who possess certification as a Locomotive Mechanic, Electrician and Millwright.
• Experience working in heavy industrial environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect locomotive electrical systems, diagnose issues, and plan repair actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on locomotives and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair locomotive electrical systems (low/high voltage).
• Track inspections and repair work; update all required logs.
• Maintain and care for work areas, vehicles, and tools used in servicing locomotives.
• Provide quality customer relations and interface with on-site operations teams.
• Guide others on daily requirements to service and maintain locomotives.
• Diagnose electrical problems using diagrams or schematics.
• Install and repair electrical systems and components.

Skills

Independent planning

Manual lifting

Workplace safety

Computer literacy

Valid driver’s license

Rail safety certifications

Weather resilience

Emergency service readiness

Education

Locomotive mechanic cert

Electrician cert

Millwright cert

Job description

Industrial Electrician will work independently or in small team environments repairing and servicing electrical components of various types of locomotives. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 10 years!

The Electrician will work independently or in small team environments repairing and servicing electrical components of various types of locomotives.

• Inspects locomotive electrical systems, diagnose issues, make recommendations as to course of action and repair/recondition as needed
• Performs all types of preventative maintenance services on locomotives and other Cando equipment
• Perform maintenance and low/high voltage repairs of Locomotive electrical systems
• Track all inspections and repair/maintenance work performed; completes all required logs
• Maintains and cares for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the locomotive and equipment servicing
• Provides quality customer relations; interfaces with operations teams on site
• Promotes and guides others to understand the daily requirements to effectively service and maintain locomotives
• Diagnoseelectricalproblems using diagrams or schematics
• Install and repairelectricalsystems
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and conduct tests
• Pinpoint problems using a range of testing devices
• Safely use various hand and power tools
• Perform a variety of functions related toelectricalcontrols, equipment, and wiring

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds and to maneuver in/through/around equipment easily and safely
• Ability to meet Workplace Safety & Health standards
• General computer skills with ability to learn new processes
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to hold and maintain the safety and rail certifications required to access various sites
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions with tolerance to fumes and odours
• Willingness to address emergency service problems at any time of day or night

Education & Experience

• Must be proficient with electrical systems and locomotive repairs and maintenance
• Preference will be given to those who possess certification as a Locomotive Mechanic, Electrician and Millwright
• Experience working in heavy industrial environments is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.