Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•Burnaby, BC

6d•CA$61 - CA$61•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical and Instrumentation Tech (E&I Tech) installs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs in a safe, reliable manner all instrumentation, controls, electrical machinery, and auxiliaries for electrical equipment and plant instrumentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
5 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial instrumentation and controls with a thorough understanding of the principles of control theory.
1-3 years of CMMS experience
Electrician Redseal
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and technical manuals
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing concerning technical reports, recommendations, and routine paperwork
Familiar with and able to use various test equipment such as multi meters, combustion analyzers, and frequency generators and counters in order to calibrate and troubleshoot instruments and measuring equipment
Ability to work with VFDs and modify their parameters as necessary
Knowledge of PLC and DCS controlled systems troubleshooting
Working knowledge of personal computers and applications programs

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of High voltage repair and maintenance
Instrumentation and Control Technician Redseal (preferred in addition to the electrician)
Any Experience with CEMS would be an asset

Responsibilities

Maintains safe working conditions: identifies and corrects or reports unsafe conditions in work areas.
Performs assignments in conformance with all published Company operating and safety policies and procedures.
Works to blueprints, sketches, and other written instructions; completes corrective maintenance and overhauls; and improves operation of instruments, controls, and metering and electrical equipment installed in the plant.
Overhauls electrical cabinet parts and plant equipment.
Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment in Company facilities.
Effects electrical maintenance in accordance with all local and national codes.
Analyzes instrument, control, and problems and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
Analyzes electrical equipment and system problems and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
Advises supervisor when work is beyond Company's capability to correct and recommends the need for outside assistance of vendors, engineering contractors, and consultants as necessary.
Maintains records and files of readings and data taken during overhauls and preventive maintenance.
Utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to efficiently manage and track work orders. Ensures timely follow-up on assigned tasks and provides comprehensive reports upon completion of each work order.
Takes rotating, on-call, back shifts, and holidays.
Other tasks as assigned by management.