Licensed Electrician

Title: Electrical Technician - ElectricianSalary: $40-$45 per hourType: Full-time, permanentShift: Wed-Sat 14:30 to 1:00Location: Beauharnois, QC

Position Overview:The electrical technician provides technical support for automated material handling equipment in warehouses and distribution centers, using complex troubleshooting and problem solving with anarray of technical tools.

Essential Functions:

Experience with troubleshooting electrical failures and associated major repairs within the system.Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings, familiar with all the components of the electrical panel as well electrical circuitsA good understanding of motor control systemsMajor repairs involve heavy lifting and operation of platform lifts, cranes, and related tools for major repairs.Troubleshoot automated material handling equipment ability to go online with ladder and list-based PLC programs.Troubleshoot and repair or replace sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.Assist in identifying root cause of faults and production errors.Work with Onsite staff and software developers to ensure maximum system uptime.Analyzes system daily operation reports to track and identify opportunities for continued improvement.Work directly with customer resident maintenance team to increase system knowledge, resolve issues and prevent issues from recurring.Updates help-desk ticketing system to track, monitor and resolve issues.Creates documentation and training materials for system users and system service & maintenance.Participates in customer and internal meetings.Work as part of an international team to ensure maximum system uptime and performance.Occasionally performs extended hours, weekend and holiday work in support of customer service and change requests.

Qualification Requirements:

Electrical License (From Quebec, or any other Canadian province) or working towards the license (Apprentice)2 to 4 years degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar work.Preferably 3+ years of automation systems experiencePLC electrical and PLC experience an assetFamiliarity with automation technology, e.g. conveyors, automated cranes, packaging technology.Willingness and ability to work off shifts and weekends based on our customers’ business needs.Experience with AUTOCAD or E-Plan is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive compensation planExcellent performance bonusesRRSP matchMedical, dental, and vision benefits (all premium costs paid by us!)Educational reimbursementWork-life balanceSafe work environmentDiscount programs and referral incentivesExcellent opportunities for internal growth