Maintenance & Facilities Electrician

AVL Manufacturing Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, test and repair industrial electrical equipment and controls in a manufacturing setting. The role requires reading drawings, wiring installations, testing circuits, and maintaining switchgear and transformers.

The ideal candidate has a 309A/442 license, 5+ years in industrial environments, basic PLC skills, and ability to travel with passport/license. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed Construction & Maintenance (309A) or Industrial (442) Electrician, preferably with an interprovincial ticket or red seal.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• PLC programming skills (basic level) would be considered an asset.
• Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver’s license.
• Power & Energy/Oil & Gas experience in an electrical engineering environment is an advantage.
• Sound control panel knowledge, conduit, and other cable management hardware skills.
• Scheduling, documenting, and technical support to Engineers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, network and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, electrical motors, generators, storage batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Occasionally modify, maintain, test, and document PLC programs at a basic level.
• Provide Engineering Department feedback on design improvements in the form of written Engineering Change Request.
• Perform on‑site installation, servicing, and repair for commissioning or warranty work on customer finished products.
• Maintain and repair office and plant electrical equipment, including documentation of maintenance plan and schedule.
• Conduct cyclical inventory counts on electrical parts.
• Keep abreast and comply with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) regulations and relevant codes and practices

Job description

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations. AVL Manufacturing has now transformed into one of Canada’s largest privately‑owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.

AVL Manufacturing Inc. has been designing, manufacturing, and integrating various types of power generation, energy storage, cogeneration enclosures, and complex fabrications for many years. AVL provides clients with unique collaborative design, engineering, project, and full manufacturing and assembly solutions. In order to exceed our clients’ satisfaction, we commit to understanding their needs. From concept to commissioning, our unique company has your project covered.

Job Summary:

The Electrician’s primary function is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls based on technical drawings, schematics, government regulations, and other documented specifications in a manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

• 1. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• 2. Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, network and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
• 3. Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• 4. Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, electrical motors, generators, storage batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• 5. Occasionally modify, maintain, test, and document PLC programs at a basic level.
• 6. Provide Engineering Department feedback on design improvements in the form of written Engineering Change Request.
• 7. Perform on‑site installation, servicing, and repair for commissioning or warranty work on customer finished products.
• 8. Maintain and repair office and plant electrical equipment, including documentation of maintenance plan and schedule.
• 9. Conduct cyclical inventory counts on electrical parts.
• 10. Keep abreast and comply with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) regulations and relevant codes and practices

Qualifications:

• 1. Licensed Construction & Maintenance (309A) or Industrial (442) Electrician, preferably with an interprovincial ticket or red seal
• 2. Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• 3. PLC Programming skills (basic level) would be considered an asset.
• 4. Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver’s license.
• 5. Power & Energy/Oil & Gas experience in an electrical engineering environment is an advantage.
• 6. Sound control panel knowledge, conduit, and other cable management hardware skills.
• 7. Scheduling, documenting, and technical support to Engineers is an asset.

Other Requirements:

• 1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• 2. Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services provided to our customers.
• 3. Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on budget) and take pride in your craft.
• 4. Participate pro‑actively in the continuous improvement process.
• 5. Be self‑motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi‑task.
• 6. Work well within a team environment or independently.
• 7. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• 8. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• 9. Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.