Licensed Electrician

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Our client, in the dairy production industry is seeking a talented and motivated Licensed Electrician with a background in dairy or brewery production reporting to the Plant Manager.

Our client is the leading provider of dairy products such as milk, creamer, cheese in Canada. They offer variety of products when it comes to milk and dairy under national brand names like Natrel, Sealtest, OKA etc. Additionally, our client pride themselves on their business model and the way it helps share the wealth. In a world that is questioning established economic models, Agropur holds high the torch of a modern, ambitious form of cooperation.

Job Description for Licensed Electrician

Qualifications :

· Ideal candidate must have a current Province of Ontario Industrial Electrician License.

· The successful candidate must have a minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical industry would be an asset.

· Experience in troubleshooting with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC and FactoryTalk View HMI and SCADA system.

· Must have a thorough knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code

· Experience with industrial electrical power systems, industrial control systems, PLC’s, motors, VFD’s, and industrial communication systems.

· Able to create simple drawings, ladder diagrams and single circuit diagrams.

Key Responsibilities :

· Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, VFDs, electrical instrumentation and sensors, lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires and cables.

· Repairs and replaces electric and electronic components such as motors, contactors, relays, switches or sensors, PLC’s, light curtains, motor controls, VFDs, etc.

· Installs, examines, replace or repair electric wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.

· Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on production and production supporting equipment as outlined in the individual work instructions.

· Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers and VFD’s on packaging and processing machinery.

· Test for malfunctions, verify repairs and document of all programming changes.

· Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations including the use of personal protective equipment.

· Be willing to upgrade skills to deal with new technology, including the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

· Work with operators and other trades as required to achieve satisfactory results.

· Support the development of autonomous, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs.

Additional Requirements:

· Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, EMaint database system an asset)

· Dairy processing experiences an asset.

· Work independently or in team with little to no supervision.

· Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Must also be familiar with WHMIS, GMP’s and good health and safety work practices.

· Must have a positive “Can Do Attitude” and customer focus.

· Able to work various shifts.