Maintenance Electrician

About Orbia:

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximising value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanisation, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a night shift Journeyman Maintenance Electrician to support our evening and early morning operations. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager as well as supporting the Production Supervisor on shift with any maintenance related matters for our 24-hour, 7-day a week manufacturing operations.

SAFETY is priority!!!! Safety Steel Toed Shoes are required (must be CSA approved). Shoe Reimbursement voucher provided upon start date.

SCHEDULE: 2 week rotation, 4 and 3, week 1 is Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat, week 2 is Sun/Wed/Thur. 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM, 84 hours bi-weekly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work individually or on a team to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems at the facility, utilizing technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

• Install, set up and troubleshoot VFDs

• Troubleshooting skills in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, low and high level voltage, logic circuits, and in all aspects of mechanical equipment and make appropriate repairs

• Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, coding and implementation, instrumentation selection and operator interface development.

• Support engineering projects by designing control systems utilizing standardized design methodologies

• Help prepare job aids, user documentation, systems documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for plant automation systems.

• Direct the work activities of outside contractors, maintenance technicians, and other associates in the installation of instrumentation, PLC based control systems, and PC based operator interfaces.

• Act as technical resource to operations/maintenance on controls related issues including troubleshooting, analysis and recommending practical corrective actions for control related problems.

• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.

• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.

• Apply continuous improvement ideas and work in conjunction with teammates from across the business to ensure the design, delivery, and support of quality and on time product to the customer.

• Identify opportunities and recommend changes to improve plant performance utilizing current control systems or by improving current systems.

• Support research and communicate with vendors, recommend and wright purchase requests for suggested replacement parts and supplies.

• Evaluate, estimate time requirements, and complete your assignments on-time.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyman certification, or Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician Certification is required.

• A Valid Class 5 Drivers License

• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics, prints and working knowledge of the Electrical Code

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Exposure in an industrial production environment, manufacturing environment, and/or mechanical maintenance work experience is an asset.

• All duties are performed with knowledge and application of safety standards, such as, but not limited to proper personal protective equipment (PPE), lifting techniques, forklift and rigging operations, fall protection, lock out/tag out, and arc flash.

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.

• Has a working knowledge of OHS regulations, National Electric Codes, and International Building Codes.

• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.

ENVIRONMENT

• Worksite is an indoor manufacturing facility, with occasional outside work required.

• Working is primarily ground level, but working at heights on rare occasions.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Accrued Sick Leave

• Referral Bonus

• Quarterly Shared Success Bonus

• Steel Toe Boot Voucher

• Prescription Safety Glasses Voucher

Journeyman rate is $47.50 per hour, plus a $2.50 per hour night shift premium. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day .

All employees are subject to a pre-employment Background Check and employment is contingent upon successful clearance results .

The salary range for this position is stated above and this posting is for an existing vacancy.

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