Electrical Maintenance Technician

Status: Full-time

Location: Coaldale, AB

Hours: Day shift, hours may be irregular and outside of office hours, rotating schedule Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Focus

The Electrical Maintenance Technician position performs a range of maintenance activities that are vital to the smooth daily operation and success of our business. Ensuring that all equipment and building utilities are functioning at peak performance is the key focus. The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspection, breakdown, installation, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical food processing equipment and systems, always consistent with company and governmental standards of safety (OHS, CSA, and Food Safety).

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspection, breakdown, installation, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems

• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs, minimizing impact on production

• Keep record of preventative maintenance tasks, corrective action and downtime reporting

• Comply with and enforce safety standards (OHS, CSA, and Food Safety)

• Test, diagnose and repair electronic control circuits, components, assemblies and systems

• Coordinate and work with licensed trades people and third-party contractors when needed

• Participate in the commissioning of new equipment (training, installation, etc.); and decommissioning

• Keep organized and maintain inventory of all equipment, tools, and spare parts, manuals, and warranties

Key Attributes and Skills

• Strong electrical trouble shooting skills

• Able to work on a large variety of voltages and electronics

• Able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematic drawings

• Comfortable and confident safely using a variety of tools (hand-held/power) and equipment

• Attention to detail

• Mechanically inclined problem-solving skills

• Superior communication (English language) and interpersonal skills

• Excellent time management skills and able to work under pressure; flexible

• Able to work irregular hours when necessary

• On-call rotation

• Takes initiative as well as direction

• Physically fit; able to lift > 50 lbs; stand/work on feet for extended period of time; repetitive and strenuous tasks in uncomfortable conditions (confined spaces, extreme hot/cold temperatures, and humidity)

Education and Experience

• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certificate required

• Other trade certificates are considered an asset

• Recent experience working in a similar position, 3-5 years

• Experience working with the following systems: conveyors, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls/PLCs

• Knowledge and experience working with variable frequency drives.

• Current/valid Forklift Operator, Driver’s License and First Aid Certificate considered assets