Electrician 1

Owens Corning•Edmonton, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning, a Fortune 500 company known for its building products, is seeking safety-oriented Journeyman Electricians for its Edmonton fiberglass insulation plant. This permanent position offers an opportunity to join an outstanding manufacturing organization.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician or Journeyman Electrician a must.
Second trades ticket is strongly preferred (Instrumentation).
Three years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment preferred.
Strong working knowledge on safe work practices (such as lock-tag-try, fall protection, and hazard assessments).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision independently or in a group setting.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of SAP, continuous flow operations and glass is an asset.
Pre-employment baseline medical evaluation.
Pre-employment background check.
Applicants must be willing and available to work 12-hour continental shifts schedule.
A valid Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle is a must.

Nice To Haves

Second trades ticket is strongly preferred (Instrumentation).
Three years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment preferred.
Knowledge of SAP, continuous flow operations and glass is an asset.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment.
Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC control with the ability to read, interpret and make modifications to ladder logic if needed.
Understand the workings of and troubleshoot problems with Allen Bradley VFD’s.
Perform preventative maintenance through inspection of electrical systems, equipment and components and maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records.
Troubleshoot AC power distribution and controls.
Troubleshoot motor control systems.
Calibrate sensors and related instrumentation.
Ensure all work performed adheres to all relevant organizational, provincial and federal safety regulations, codes and specifications.
Perform Hazard Assessments.
Provide electrical support to a continuous process manufacturing plant.
Perform a range of electrical functions from simple repairs to complex equipment rebuilds.
Complete Preventive and Predictive Maintenance techniques.
Perform Root cause failure analysis.
Take initiative to identify, maintain, and repair equipment issues and process problems.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills on equipment.
Complete work in a timely manner to meet production commitments.
Performs other duties as assigned.