The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care , contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Asahi Kasei is a long-trusted supplier of lithium-ion battery separators – polymer-based microporous membranes that are a key component of the lithium batteries used to power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and more. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, where we are in the process of constructing a new lithium battery separator manufacturing facility to support increasing North American demand.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation

Job Description:

About The Role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to be a part of a new plant start-up based in Port Colborne, Ontario. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure plant and production reliability performance that aligns with the site’s operational goals, while maintaining environmental and safety standards.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to the Sr. Director of Operations or designate and does not supervise others.

Asahi Kasei Values

• Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy

Key Accountabilities

Work with the Maintenance Leader to plan and implement maintenance strategies and policies.

Responsible for collecting and analyzing maintenance data and implementation of improvement activities correspondingly.

Issue reports for maintenance results (weekly, monthly, annual, etc.)

Responsible for risk assessment, occupational safety and health standards to ensure site safety.

During plant’s construction, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

• Assist with construction and capital projects from concept to project closure.
• Support start-up and internal checkout of electrical installation on project work.
• Installation and commissioning of extrusion equipment, bonding, ovens, winding, conversion slitting and packaging, thin film web handling and tension control, online analyzers, and inspection equipment.
• Troubleshooting electrical breakdowns.
• Update electrical drawings in the document control system.
• Evaluates performance of mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and other plant systems and makes recommendations for improvements and cost savings.
• Knowledge and appreciation of safe work practices and environments; maintains high level of safety among all employees throughout project process.
• Uses technical knowledge and awareness of details to recognize when technical problems are developing in the various disciplines and initiates appropriate corrective actions.

Qualifications

Education Background:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in electrical engineering required.

Knowledge & Experience :

• 3+ years of experience with maintenance and repair of equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Previous experience with capital projects is a plus; experience with new site construction is a plus, including installation of equipment, startup and testing. Ability to interpret detailed construction plans and electrical line drawings is a plus.
• Must have demonstrated experience with a strong emphasis on execution of multiple projects in support of other disciplines.
• Must be proficient in use of AutoCAD (standard or electrical) and MS Office products.
• Must be proficient in the application of NEC, ISA, NEMA codes and standards.
• Must be familiar with the application and design of power circuits at 480v and below; the application of motors and motor controls; and the application of temperature and pressure controls.
• Experience working for a global organization with cross cultural interaction is strongly preferred.

Key Attributes:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences across all levels of the organization is required
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Must be adept at influencing others to move projects forward

Travel:

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 15% domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.

Schedule:

• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule for emergencies and to attend in-person meetings and conference calls outside of normal business hours. The incumbent can flex working hours to accommodate.

Working Environment

This position will be based in a temporary structure on or near a construction site until the permanent office is built in 2026. The final work environment will be at a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This position is in support of manufacturing and requires working in a production environment around chemicals. The manufacturing facility will be a state of the art in terms of automation and being temperature and humidity controlled. This will be a clean and comfortable environment due to the nature of the products being produced.

This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals. Work is 80% desk-based but will require standing and walking for 20% of the time. You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and involves frequent exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and heavy machinery in a construction and manufacturing environment.

The Company is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in its workplaces. If accommodation is required in the application process, please contact Human Resources at careers@ak-bsc.ca .

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process for needs that are made known in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Asahi Kasei believes that its diverse workforce strengthens the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in a changing world .