Industrial Maintenance Electrician

CRH Canada; Balzac Industrial Park; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental care

Vision care

Life Insurance

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Vacation Time

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is seeking an electrical maintenance technician to ensure proper electrical functioning of plant equipment at our Alberta facility. You will troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs while adhering to safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications.

The role involves reading schematics, installing components, calibrating equipment, and maintaining PLC-based systems. Strong mechanical understanding and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Able to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for electrical operations.
• Familiar with hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry or related field.
• Willingness to read process sheets and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines.
• Perform general repairs to plant structures.
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery; obtain approvals for repairs.
• Replace faulty parts, wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards.
• Install equipment and electrical components and verify proper functioning.
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment in production areas.
• Install power wiring and conduit for new machines.
• Calibrate and adjust electrical/electronic equipment per specs.
• Maintain programmable logic controller based equipment.
• Dismantle equipment to access defective parts using tools.
• Lubricate and clean parts to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Electrical safety knowledge

Mechanical and hydraulics familiarity

Welding/ carpentry basics

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Job description

Job ID: 530560

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring proper electrical functioning of plant equipment, tools, and machinery. This role will troubleshoot any electrical malfunctioning, and complete appropriate repairs and maintenance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines as assigned
• Perform general repairs to plant structures
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs and discuss with head mechanic for approval and repair as needed
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning
• Maintain and repair all existing electrical equipment in the production areas
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings
• Calibrate and adjust all electrical/electronic equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Maintenance for programmable logic controller based equipment
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of safety requirements, especially those related to electrical operations and components
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry, or related field preferred
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• Working knowledge of three-phase motors, programmable controls, and circuits
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

• The starting pay for this position is $48/hr
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Vacation Time

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.