Technician, Electrical (midnight shift)

The Technician, Electrical role is a key production function, specializing in electrical troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, calibrations and GMP activities to ensure SISPQ and machine integrity. This role requires technical expertise in order to help train and teach proper operations procedures to ensure the longevity of the equipment and improve reliability through production project and maintenance activities.

1. Develop, implement and maintain predictive and preventative maintenance programs and/or calibration programs on material handling/production/process/development equipment ensuring compliance with SISPQ.
2. Initiate and execute production maintenance projects (execute OQ’s, electrical upgrades & improvements) to completion.
3. Install, repair and maintain electrical, electronic equipment, instrumentation as well as computerised systems (HMI, PC’s, vision systems & network troubleshooting) related to production machinery and systems. Must be able to perform work to CSA and ESA standards.
4. Capable of using electrical testing equipment to diagnose problems.
5. Understand and practice proactive maintenance and contribute in correcting problems before they become downtime issues.
6. Supply training and coaching on equipment when necessary. Able to travel for training if necessary.
7. Take ownership and accountability for issues, working proactively to resolve. Work efficiently to maximize department goals of minimizing equipment downtime.
8. Ensure issues, follow-up actions and /or resolutions are clearly communicated to peers, vendors, customers and supervisors. This information should be transferred at shift overlaps as well as during the shift.
9. Be a team player, a positive contributor; be open to suggesting and implementing ideas to better the business.
10. Assist with mechanical repairs as needed.
11. Effectively use SAP maintenance module to search history, create work orders and find parts and ensure supporting documentation is prepared.
12. Able to create and modify drawings, P&ID’s and schematics when required.
13. Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and standard documents (SD’s).
14. Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
15. Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.
16. Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
17. All other duties as assigned.

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities & Experience
• Industrial Electrician Licence or Construction Maintenance Licence with suitable experience will be considered. Current Master’s Electrical License will be an asset.
• Electrical/Electronics Technologist diploma.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with PLC’s, PC’s ideal (AB, Siemens)
• Experience in food/pharmaceutical environment preferable but not required.
• Good knowledge of PC hardware and software. Able to use Word, Excel, MS Project, etc. A+ Certification will be an asset.
• Strong communication, organisational and planning skills.
• Proactive and self motivated.
• Willing to participate in skill enhancement programs.
• Ability to work any shift including weekends as required.