About the role
Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer
Company Overview:
Established in 1985, AV Gauge & Automation has steadily grown to be a leader and international benchmark supplier of custom quality control solutions. Over 300 highly skilled people are employed across our multiple full service, vertically integrated facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. With long-term strategic partners in India, Asia and Europe we are global in scope and local to you. We empower our people to explore, develop and implement the latest technologies to improve production, inspection and assembly processes. Our vast experience, size and capabilities, along with strong OEM relationships, position AV Gauge & Automation to successfully exceed the highest of customer requirements and expectations.
Summary:
Under the general direction from the Operations Manager, Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer installs and services electrical systems in an industrial automation setting. Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer works with the engineering and controls teams to design systems around the customer requirements. Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer works with the account management and estimating groups during the quoting and kick-off phases of a project to ensure timelines, resources and budget are accounted for in the design and execution of the electrical system.
Job Terms:
Permanent, full- time position
Responsibilities:
- Design, install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and equipment in accordance with applicable electrical codes and regulations.
- Prepare the electrical Bill of Materials in collaboration with the engineering and purchasing departments to meet budget and timing constraints.
- Provide direction and lineups to junior electricians.
- Control panel wiring and integrations.
- Support on-site customer installations as required.
- Work in compliance with the health and safety regulations and quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Certified 442A Electrician Journey person
- University degree and/or a college diploma in electrical engineering or related field is an asset
- 5+ years of experience in electrical installation
- Exceptional knowledge and understanding of CSA, NEC and NFPA 70 electrical regulations and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the use of AutoCad to create electrical schematics.
- Electrical and pneumatic systems troubleshooting.
- Experience working with programmable logic controllers.
- Experience with servo actuators, variable frequency drives and stepper motors.
- Strong problem-solving skills, decision making and critical thinking.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team.
- A valid driver’s license and a passport, ability to travel internationally as required
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be notified.
If you require this document in an alternative format,
please send your request to hr@avgauge.com.
About AV Gauge & Fixture
Established in 1985, AV Gauge continues to lead the world in new solutions for conformance, validation and quality control verification. AV Gauge has grown to multiple facilities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, employing over 300 people to meet our customer's exacting demands in their pursuits for even higher quality. We serve that pursuit with the supply of innovative design, careful construction and certification of check fixtures, gauges, and automation systems. Vertically integrated to ensure quality and timing, we empower our people to explore the latest technologies and improve our processes to satisfy our customers' needs.
About the role
Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer
Company Overview:
Established in 1985, AV Gauge & Automation has steadily grown to be a leader and international benchmark supplier of custom quality control solutions. Over 300 highly skilled people are employed across our multiple full service, vertically integrated facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. With long-term strategic partners in India, Asia and Europe we are global in scope and local to you. We empower our people to explore, develop and implement the latest technologies to improve production, inspection and assembly processes. Our vast experience, size and capabilities, along with strong OEM relationships, position AV Gauge & Automation to successfully exceed the highest of customer requirements and expectations.
Summary:
Under the general direction from the Operations Manager, Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer installs and services electrical systems in an industrial automation setting. Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer works with the engineering and controls teams to design systems around the customer requirements. Lead Electrician/Electrical Designer works with the account management and estimating groups during the quoting and kick-off phases of a project to ensure timelines, resources and budget are accounted for in the design and execution of the electrical system.
Job Terms:
Permanent, full- time position
Responsibilities:
- Design, install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and equipment in accordance with applicable electrical codes and regulations.
- Prepare the electrical Bill of Materials in collaboration with the engineering and purchasing departments to meet budget and timing constraints.
- Provide direction and lineups to junior electricians.
- Control panel wiring and integrations.
- Support on-site customer installations as required.
- Work in compliance with the health and safety regulations and quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Certified 442A Electrician Journey person
- University degree and/or a college diploma in electrical engineering or related field is an asset
- 5+ years of experience in electrical installation
- Exceptional knowledge and understanding of CSA, NEC and NFPA 70 electrical regulations and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the use of AutoCad to create electrical schematics.
- Electrical and pneumatic systems troubleshooting.
- Experience working with programmable logic controllers.
- Experience with servo actuators, variable frequency drives and stepper motors.
- Strong problem-solving skills, decision making and critical thinking.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team.
- A valid driver’s license and a passport, ability to travel internationally as required
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be notified.
If you require this document in an alternative format,
please send your request to hr@avgauge.com.
About AV Gauge & Fixture
Established in 1985, AV Gauge continues to lead the world in new solutions for conformance, validation and quality control verification. AV Gauge has grown to multiple facilities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, employing over 300 people to meet our customer's exacting demands in their pursuits for even higher quality. We serve that pursuit with the supply of innovative design, careful construction and certification of check fixtures, gauges, and automation systems. Vertically integrated to ensure quality and timing, we empower our people to explore the latest technologies and improve our processes to satisfy our customers' needs.