Plant Maintenance Technician

Strescon Limited; Bedford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance firm in Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced technician to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on facility equipment. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and experience in a heavy industrial environment. A valid electrician certification is a strong asset. The hourly wage ranges between $24.70-$25.92, and the company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and educational bursaries.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Educational bursaries

Health & wellness programming

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong PLC experience.
• Comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on all facility equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systems.
• Conduct equipment inspections as required.

Skills

Electrical experience

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical experience

Education

Valid provincial certification as an Industrial or Construction Electrician

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on all facility equipment and systems
• Assist with troubleshooting all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC systems
• Working with outside third party maintenance companies
• Conduct equipment inspections as required or as outlined by the preventative maintenance schedule to detect and diagnose issues
• Report detailed records of work performed to management
• Contribute to plant upgrades and improvements
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

Strong electrical and PLC experience

3 to 7 years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment

Valid provincial certification as an Industrial or Construction Electrician would be an asset

Past experience in the maintenance of overhead cranes would be useful

Journeyman Industrial Mechanic / Millwright or equivalent experience would be an asset

Welding tickets would also be considered an asset

Business Requirements

Strong troubleshooting / problem solving skills

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to handle physically demanding work

Must be comfortable working at heights

Must have reliable transportation to work

Cultural Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate within a diverse workforce

Available to work shifts on a flexible basis including short notice of overtime

Hourly wage for this position starts between $24.70-$25.92 per hour.

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.