Certified Electrician

Requisition ID: 32443 

Note: This position is to fill an existing vacancy

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we’re more than makers of steel. We’re nation builders. Our products help move, feed, build and protect Canada, from coast to coast to coast, today and into the future. 

Across our site, the Health and Safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors is our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining a safe work environment through strong leadership, clear expectations, and continuous improvement, with all team members expected to actively identify hazards and take action to prevent harm. Joining ArcelorMittal Dofasco means supporting a zero-injury mindset and committing to ensuring everyone returns home safely each day.

We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of. At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products. From our vehicles to our power, and our food to our highways, steel is critical to the lives, prosperity and safety of Canadians.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Maintenance Division

Certified Electrician

Full Time | 12-Hour Rotating Shift Schedule

Candidates who apply to this position must possess a valid 442A or 309A Electrician Certificate of Qualification to be considered.

Background: 

As a Certified Electrician (442A or 309A), you will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve industrial electrical, automation, and control systems that support safe and reliable manufacturing operations.

Success in this role requires strong teamwork, effective problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement that enhances equipment reliability, optimizes performance, and reduces downtime.

Your Total Rewards package will include:

• An hourly wage of $44.75, plus overtime pay and shift premiums where applicable.
• Participation in our annual bonus plan based on the achievement of Company goals against target metrics, at a rate of 10%
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions between 5% and 10%. No employee contribution required.
• Competitive vacation entitlements, with new hires starting at three weeks of paid vacation.
• Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
• Proft Sharing eligibility after two years of permanent company service.

What are your responsibilities? 

Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and commission industrial electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, electronic, automation, PLC, HMI, and instrumentation issues by inspecting, tracing, and testing circuits, interpreting results, and referencing wiring diagrams and technical specifications. Complete PLC code changes, forces, and system improvements as required.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, replace, recondition, and adjust electrical equipment and components, including motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, drives, circuit breakers, panel boards, starters, instrumentation, communication systems, and automated production equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including inspections and condition monitoring.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs associated with equipment being serviced, including bearings, gears, shafts, and related components.
• Examine and repair high-voltage equipment as required.
• Fabricate or modify parts using appropriate shop and hand tools

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate equipment failures and downtime events using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, identify recurring issues, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Utilize process and equipment performance data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Participate in reliability initiatives, equipment upgrades, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support equipment startup, shutdown, and capital project activities.

Work Management & Documentation

• Review work orders, instructions, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications to determine requirements and plan maintenance activities that support safe and efficient execution.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide detailed work order feedback, including equipment failures, corrective actions, investigations, and improvements.
• Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, maintenance history, and spare parts information.
• Coordinate activities during shift transitions and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Assist with critical spare parts identification and inventory management.

Teamwork

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Reliability, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Support and mentor apprentices, share technical knowledge, and contribute to a positive, safety-focused team environment.

Safety

• Follow all company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, and process interruption requirements.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and near misses.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and actively support 5S initiatives.

What is required for success?

• Valid Ontario Electrician Certificate of Qualification (442A preferred; 309A will also be considered).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, and process instrumentation tools.
• Self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights and perform physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments.

What is considered an asset?

• Industrial maintenance experience, preferably in steel, metals, automotive, mining, or other heavy manufacturing environments.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Industrial automation & controls
    • AC& DC Drive systems including TIA Portal, Step 7, Siemens Safety PLCs, and WinCC
    • PLCs/HMIs
    • Industrial networks (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, EtherCAT, Canbus and OPC)
  • Motion Control, Robotics & Instrumentation
    • Servo drives & Variable Frequency Drives
    • ABB robotics
  • Data Analytics & Reliability
    • Industrial Business Analytics (IBA) software
    • Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring practices.
  • Maintenance Systems
    • SAP and/or CMMS platforms
    • Commissioning and maintenance shutdowns

Hours of Work:

• 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Extended hours may be required during periods of peak workload, shutdowns, emergency situations, or operational requirements.
• Must be willing to participate in emergency call-ins and rotating on-call coverage as required.

Training Period

• The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a 10-hour day shift schedule to complete onboarding and foundational training.
• Upon completion of the initial training period, the candidate will transition to a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays, to continue shift-specific training and development.
• The position is intended to support succession planning and replacement of an upcoming retirement.

Work Environment:

• Heavy industrial steel manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heights, confined spaces, temperature extremes, and varying weather conditions.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE and perform physically demanding work, including climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, working at elevations, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and equipment.

Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco

On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:

• Participation in our annual bonus plan based on the achievement of Company goals against target metrics at a rate of 10% 
• Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions between 5 and 10%. No employee contribution required .
• Competitive vacation allowances
• Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
• For health and dental claims, you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
• Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.

After two years of permanent company service, you will participate in our  Profit Sharing , where all permanent employees share equally in the allocation of profits.

Other immediate benefits include:

• Competitive vacation entitlements
• PPE and workwear provided at no cost
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family

We would like to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. We encourage all qualified applications from all backgrounds and identities to apply and are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.