INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN
WAWA Pellet Plant
Rentech is emerging as a major stakeholder in the Canadian forestry sector, committed to sustainable forest management and pioneering new technologies for creating renewable energy sources. As site Electrician your responsibilities will be to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls.
Job Summary:
• Read and understand electrical schematics and effectively trouble-shoot electrical controls.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Work with the maintenance management system in order to conduct preventative maintenance work and keep maintenance records.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components. Troubleshoot, diagnose equipment failures, and identify root cause for electrical equipment throughout plant, using both hardware and software.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical equipment.
• Install wiring and programs for equipment.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical equipment.
• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials
• Correct unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Use appropriate test equipment as required.
Qualifications:
• Completion of secondary school is required
• Must have a 442A Industrial Electrician’s license for the Province of Ontario or who has served a bona fide apprenticeship and has a certificate which substantiates a claim of such service, and must have a strong working knowledge of current Ontario Electrical Code.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years industrial experience in a continuous process work setting and industrial environment
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems or has mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of PLC, Ladder logic, Prox’s and sensors.
• Excellent skills in problem solving and trouble shooting
• Knowledge of and experience in safe work practices
• Must have planning and organizing skills
• Excellent math and reading skills
• Excellent observation skills and ability to teach others
• Excellent communication skills, and people and team work skills
• Basic computer skills in windows system
• Experience in working with a CMMS would be an asset.
• Experience with Rockwell equipment and Contrologix would be an asset
• Must be able to work shift work.
Interested applicants are invited to reply in confidence by submitting a detailed resume to the attention of Michelle Hargreaves, Human Resources Manager mhargreaves@rentk.com or by fax to 807-628-8155 or visit our careers website at www.rentechinc.com. Rentech offers a competitive wage and benefits package.
2015-03-22