Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Job Description

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician inspects, maintains, repairs and installs mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic equipment at plant and/or pump stations.

Main Responsibilities: 

1. Repair, maintain, install, replace, troubleshoot and diagnose various machinery and mechanical equipment such as: Centrifuge,pumps, conveyors, hydraulic press, dewatering press, belts, fans utilizing hand tools and testing instruments;
2. Inspect completed repairs and recommend appropriate solution;
3. Perform all work with strict adherence to all applicable safety legislation and procedures;
4. Estimates time and material costs on electrical and mechanical projects;
5. Requisition supplies and materials as required and approved by management;
6. Work from engineering drawings rough sketches, manuals or verbal instruction and install equipment to diagram specifications;
7. Provide performance feedback to workers to motivate or improve adherence to operating procedures or quality standards;
8. Complete work orders as required and ensures appropriate follow-up communication;
9. Disassemble machines and repair/replace/adjust parts accordingly;
10. Clean and lubricate equipment, parts and machinery;
11. Maintain equipment in proper operating condition;
12. May be required to perform machine operator duties on occasion;
13. Assist co-workers with any questions or issues regarding task completion.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Valid 442A Electrician Licence, 447A and/or a Valid 309A Electrician Licence .
  • Dual Tickets, while not required, are valued and holders will receive an additional premium.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an industrial electrician instrument and control technician preferably in a heavy industrial environment, such as water treatment, chemical processing, petrochemicals, cement production, or metal processing.
• Proficient at troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and servicing all plant equipment in a timely manner.
• Experience troubleshooting,repairing, maintaining and servicing process instrumentation.
  • ex. Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Experience with a variety of machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, hand and power tools.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable safety legislation.
• Strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills. Must be fluent in English (read, write and speak).
• Must be deadline oriented, reliable and dependable on start and finish times as it impacts the operations
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must Work well with others and possess good hand eye coordination.
• Must be comfortable rotating through-out the facility as required.

Work Environment:

• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, and attention to detail.
• Work Site Environment: Can get dusty, recycling organic materials odour.
• Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation
• Shifts : Monday to Friday between 2:00 PM - 10 PM. Weekend work can be requested based on operational needs.
• Salary: Competitive wages, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, a pension plan, a stock option program, and time-off policy