Electrician

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this individual will be responsible to participate in a team environment and undertake all tasks associated with Electrical Maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

•               Troubleshoot electrical problems as required.

•               DC drives inspection and maintenance.

•               Interpret all electrical schematics.

•               Properly uses all hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment.

•               Maintain conveyor system, all compressors and pumps.

•               Perform welding and soldering operations.

•               Install and maintain all fans, blowers, electric and electronic controls and pneumatic systems.

•               Install and maintain pipe systems and valves.

•               Ensure that all shop equipment is kept clean and in safe working order.

•               “Call in” duty as per schedule.

•               General Maintenance.        

•               Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls.

•               Read and interpret drawings, blue prints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.

•               Install, examine replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components for continuity, current, voltage resistance.

•               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.

•               May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.

•               Maintain safety and environmental regulations and plant operability as top priorities as maintenance duties take place.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

•               Must hold a valid electrical certificate.

•               Minimum of 7 years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

•               Knowledge of calipers and other measuring devices.

•               Must have knowledge of computer skills using MS Office products.

•               Ability to read prints.

•               Must be able to work a 12 hour Continental Shift.