Broad Purpose:

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment as per company's quality policy.

Job Duties:

• Ensures operation of electrical systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and troubleshooting problems on conveyors, programmable controllers, transformers, voltage regulators, and machinery wiring; following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Installs new machines and equipment by installing power supply wiring and conduit to and between machines and equipment, using hand tools and test equipment. Program automated machinery.
• Required to maintain documentation in maintenance work order system
• Repairs and replace as necessary electrical systems and equipment by diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures; determining faulty wiring, inspecting and testing malfunctioning machinery.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine electrical preventive maintenance plans
• Prepares electrical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. Make recommendations as necessary for improvements.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending education workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety and housekeeping practices, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and other sundries duties as assigned.
• Maintain documentation as required by Hydro Electric
• Maintain an adequate supply of parts as required
• Perform quality checks on all work performed
• Follow all ISO and HACCP requirements and procedures

Safety Responsibility and Accountability:

• Follow equipment specific physical lock out tag out procedure
• Mobile equipment operator to ensure daily operator checklist is completed before use. I.e. Clamp truck, Forklift, Elevated work platforms.
• Report all hazards / problems to your Supervisor when they occur.
• Other available tools are when hazard rating is low.
  • Pre-use inspection form
  • Use Manager plus and place a work request
  • Use of hazard reporting form
• Report injury / incident to your Supervisor immediately
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety act, and Good housekeeping practices.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) – Gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, Hi- viz vest in Shipping/warehouse. Bump Cap at ALL times.
• Abide by all plant rules, safety rules and regulations of the Company
• Keep fire equipment and exits clear all time
• Zero Tolerance - Workplace Violence and Harassment: Refer to the policy posted on the H&S board.

Education:

• Must hold a current Industrial Electrician 442A Certification, Will consider 309A based on job experience.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing industry
• Experience in paper and packaging industry an asset
• Knowledge of PLC’s, wiring, legislated standards
• Elevated Work Platform (Working at Heights) Certification
• Troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with all employees