Industrial Electrician

Cando Rail & Terminals; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed schedules

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Insurance benefits

Best managed company

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking an Industrial Electrician to repair and service electrical components on locomotives, either solo or in small teams. You will work outdoors, engage in problem solving, and uphold a strong safety culture across diverse rail operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and keeping detailed logs. Candidates should hold relevant locomotive/electrician/millwright certifications and be able to operate in all

Qualifications

• Proficient with electrical systems and locomotive repairs.
• Certifications in locomotive mechanic, electrician, or millwright preferred.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments is an asset.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work indoors/outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver's license and rail certifications required to access sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect locomotive electrical systems, diagnose issues, and determine repair actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on locomotives and related equipment.
• Repair low/high voltage locomotive electrical systems.
• Track inspections and maintenance logs for all work performed.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, tools, and vehicles.
• Provide quality customer relations; coordinate with operations on site.
• Diagnose electrical problems using diagrams or schematics.
• Install and repair electrical systems; conduct tests.

Skills

Independence planning workload

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team coordination with operations

Education

Locomotive Mechanic certification

Electrician certification

Millwright certification

Heavy industrial experience

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Wiring diagrams/schematics

Power and hand tools

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.