maintenance electrician jobs in Mississauga, ON

Job ID: 530057

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Position: Electrician

Reports to: Electrical Manager

Shift: 12-hour continental shift

This position starts at a rate of $51.75 per hour, with yearly increases in October. In addition, the local union, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, offers competitive benefits and a pension package.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

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  Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability Pay

• Life Insurance

• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing electrical maintenance to the company plant equipment. This includes diagnosis of causes of breakdowns, removal, replacement, and installation of various components. Working knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, motors & motor controls, relays, and transformers is required. This position provides services for the production operators who use this equipment to perform their work. This position requires good communication skills, understanding and commitment to the team effort, flexibility, and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.

Located in the Oakville/Mississauga area, this unionized position provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Shift work will be required for this position.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Keep electrical equipment operating efficiently
• Install new electrical equipment as required
• Preventative maintenance inspections on assigned equipment and complete accurate reports
• Removal and Replacement of electrical equipment
• Repair and troubleshoot damaged or faulty electrical equipment
• Report any deficiencies to the supervisor
• Housekeeping duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned when not required under normal classification
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Post-Secondary education is an asset
• Valid Electrical Certificate of Qualification (309A or 442A)
• Proof of Apprenticeship
• Experience working with outside vendors and outsourced contractors
• Working knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, motors & motor controls, relays, and transformers is required
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of related maintenance and repair practices
• Valid Drivers Licence
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Physically able to climb ladders and scaffolds and work upon platforms

Skill Requirements:

The Electrician must have the ability to perform the following functions:

• Read and interpret schematic and construction wire drawings
• Program, troubleshoot and monitor PLC systems and equipment control schemes
• Overhaul and troubleshoot switch gears
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair Motor control centre’s (MCC’s)
• Install and maintain electrical wiring, conduits, cable trays, etc
• Install, troubleshoot and calibrate instrumentation
• Understand and troubleshoot different types of relays, their application
• Maintain, test and troubleshoot transformers
• Identify and correct problems with motors, AC/DC drives
• Lubricate assigned equipment properly

Health and Safety:

• Comply with OHSA and all of its applicable regulations
• Personal Protective equipment as prescribed
• Comply with CRH safety rules, policies and procedures
• Report all incidents and near misses
• Report all safety hazards
• Follow Lockout/Tag out procedures
• Port security awareness

Environment and Quality:

• ISO 9001 and 14001 compliance

Work Environment

• Industrial/manufacturing working environment, subject to hazards such as electrical shock/arc flash, noise, dust, heat, etc.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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