Electrician, Industrial in Richmond

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Noisy
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Trade work
• Repair
• Maintenance
• Machine set-up
• Machinery installation
• Troubleshooting

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• MS Office
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Commission systems and components

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding
• Pumps and compressors
• Electrical and electronic controls
• Conveyor
• Forklift
• Automated and robotic system
• Hydraulic system
• Pneumatic system

Area of work experience

• Wiring

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Bearing, seals and packing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Parking available
• Wellness program