Tradesperson Licenced Electrician - Richmond Job Details | Purolator

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Shift: Saturday/Sunday: 5:30am - 2:00pm, with 30 minute unpaid break. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:00pm, with 30 minute unpaid break (40 hours per week)

Pay Rate: $52.32/hour

Location: 3700 Jericho Rd, Richmond, BC

Description

The Licensed Tradesperson maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular preventative / predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to maintain equipment in a good state of repair in compliance with health and safety standards
Diagnose and repair Material Handling Equipment mechanical or electrical failures to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime to reduce downstream impact to service delivery
Inspect and monitor Material Handling Equipment and related facilities
Prepare and maintain reports (e.g., safety, operational)
Coordinate and document work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Additional Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities as required.

Education

Completion of Specialized Courses Normally Taught in Community or Recognized Specialty Colleges Consisting of About Three Academic Years
For electrician roles, a Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) is required. Red Seal Certification required.

Experience

5 years of experience either as an electrician or millwright that installs, maintains, diagnoses, or repairs Material Handling Equipment.

Must have a valid Class 5 B.C. license

Must have no more than four (4) points on a valid Class 5 B.C. drivers license (abstract required)

Must successfully pass the Defensive Driving course

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Parts Knowledge

Equipment Installation

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 541 - Richmond
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; Outdoors

Posting Number: 69309

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