Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
St. Catharines ON,
$43.11

Join the revolution at BiOrigin Specialty Products! We've been mastering the art of crafting sustainable specialty paper and tissue products for years, and now we want you to be part of our dynamic team.

At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry so that together we endeavor to create a brighter, greener, and more sustainable future for generations to come. To do this, we hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars off which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust.

Job Description

Working within a team based maintenance department, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to effective trouble shooting, repair, installation and preventive maintenance of the facility’s electrical distribution/control/instrumentation systems and equipment.

• Must be certified, 442A minimum with 309A a preferred asset.
• Must be available to work a reasonable share of over time and call-ins as required.
• Minimum of 3 years licensed experience including industrial installations.
• PLC/HMI trouble shooting experience.
• Safety training CSA Z462 or NFPA 70 – Electrical Safety in the Workplace preferred.
• Can work independently under pressure and complete tasks within the required deadlines

Responsibilities

Duties would include but not be restricted to the following:

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, flow diagrams and PLC code to trouble shoot, maintain and install electrical control systems and equipment.
• Maintain, repair, install and test electrical motors AC and DC, generators and battery back-up systems and their associated control systems.
• Program, troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial automation equipment including PLC’s, HMI, Variable Frequency Drives, Temperature, Flow, Pressure controls and other related devices.
• Work closely with other maintenance team members to ensure the smooth running of the plant in a 24/7 continuous operation environment

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm.
• Be available for call-ins and overtime on evenings, weekends and holidays as required on a rotating basis

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises associated with the mill.

Benefits

BiOrigin Specialty Products offers a wide range of employee benefits including

• Extended health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Employer Sponsored RRSP plans
• Paid time off
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, place