Industrial Maintenance Electrician: PLC & Automation

GAMARC Consulting; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMARC Consulting is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to support production by inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of electrical and automation components. You will assist the production team during runtime hours to maintain optimal equipment function and perform preventative, corrective, and facility maintenance using the internal asset management system.

The role requires a Red Seal, 3+ years in a high-speed manufacturing setting, and strong PLC/industrial electrical

Qualifications

• Ticketed in a nationally accredited Electrical Trade / Red Seal (Required).
• Minimum 3 years experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food manufacturing is highly preferred).
• High aptitude with Industrial Electrical systems (Required).
• Proven track record working with Multi-meters, Insulation Testers and Thermal Imaging equipment (Required).
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook).
• Focuses on continuous self-improvement.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Read equipment manuals and blueprints to successfully complete installations, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain motors, motor control logic, photo eyes, automation field devices and pneumatic control systems.
• General facility electrical system maintenance (120-600V Electrical Systems).
• Inspect and examine equipment to identify irregularities and malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective components.
• Proficient knowledge using tools such as Multi-meters, Insulation Testers and Thermal Imagers to troubleshoot and identify electrical components in need of overhaul, maintenance or calibration.
• Assemble equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability.
• Complete Work Orders according to PM and CM schedules.
• Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and internal LOTO policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Self-improvement

PLC basics

Excel basics

Education

Red Seal certification

Tools

Multi-meters

Insulation Testers

Thermal Imaging Camera

Job description

As a Maintenance Electrician on the team, your primary responsibilities will include examination, troubleshooting, replacement/repair of a wide variety of electrical and automation components. In addition, you will provide technical support to the production team during runtime hours to ensure optimal functionality of all production equipment within the facility. Utilizing the internal asset management system, your daily downtime routine will include preventative, corrective and facility maintenance. Additional tasks/duties maybe required to meet operational demands.

Requirements:

Ticketed in an nationally accredited Electrical Trade / Red Seal (Required)

Minimum 3 years experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food manufacturing is highly preferred)

High aptitude with Industrial Electrical systems (Required)

Proven track record working with Multi-meters, Insulation Testers and Thermal Imaging equipment (Required)

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs

Thrives in a team environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook)

Focuses on continuous self-improvement

Basic PLC troubleshooting

Job Responsibilities:

Read equipment manuals and blueprints to successfully complete installations, troubleshooting and repairs Install, troubleshoot and maintain motors, motor control logic, photo eyes, automation field devices and pneumatic control systems

General facility electrical system maintenance (120-600V Electrical Systems)

Inspect and examine equipment to identify irregularities and malfunctions

Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective components

Proficient knowledge using tools such as Multi-meters, Insulation Testers and Thermal Imagers to troubleshoot and identify electrical components in need of overhaul, maintenance or calibration

Assemble equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools

Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability Complete Work Orders according to PM and CM schedules

Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures

Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times

Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and internal LOTO policy

Perform other related duties as assigned or required