Electrician (Journeyman)

Armstrong Collective • Kamloops, BC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Mechanical, the Electrician is an integral team member of the Rocky Mountaineer Operations and Mechanical team. The Electrician will be responsible for maintaining and supporting electrical power, comfort and control systems across Rocky Mountaineers facilities and assets. As a Rocky Mountaineer team member, you will be working alongside a diverse group of people who are committed to working together, supporting our values, and ensuring we are always on brand as a world class luxury rail tour company. This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or the environment.

Requirements

• Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician (Industrial Electrician preferred) with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (RSE), or an equivalent Canadian trade certification recognized by SkilledTradesBC.
• Hands-on industrial electrical experience is considered a strong asset.
• SIEMENS SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC system
• Able to understand and extend S7 programs (FBD and SCL) made with SIEMENS TIA (Totally Integrated Automation Portal) (Version 13 and higher.
• Knowledge in Ethernet Networks, especially of different protocols like UDP and PROFINET
• Knowledge in Embedded Systems with Windows Operating System
• Working with decentral I/O system SIEMENS SIMATIC ET200SP
• Working with the OPC (Open Platform Communications) standard
• Knowledge about the IO-Link standard
• Three or more years of demonstrated work experience in instrumentation or industrial fields.
• Lean manufacturing experience (issue/opportunity identification, solution development/execution/containment mindset).
• Proven experience reading electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple assemblies at a time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of all work orders which may include repairs, inspections, modifications, and other related tasks.
• All work on RM Rolling Stock and RM facilities must be performed to applicable industry norms, Regulatory Safety standards, and RM Standard Operating Procedures.
• As Rocky Mountaineer is a cooperative team environment, you may regularly be assigned duties to assist other trades or that are outside of your core trade competency.
• Assemble, wire, and test electro-mechanical systems in an efficient and timely matter as per manufacturing schedule
• Diligence and accuracy in labeling of cables and terminations
• Perform I/O and wiring integrity checks prior to power-up
• Perform activities such as quality inspections, part assessments, and reporting deficiencies within the manufacturing process will be required
• Understand and perform various electrical activities as per electrical drawings and schematics
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail approach in performing work, a strong ability to successfully work in teams and effectively work independently
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Ensuring day-to-day activities are performed in compliance with the Rocky Mountaineer safety program
• Contribute and foster an environment which encourages, supports, and recognizes new ideas and initiatives
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives such as implementing new processes, equipment, etc.
• When required, short notice travel to service systems in the field
• Support other departments as needed and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
• Travel emergency assistance
• Vacation time, sick time, and company holiday pay
• Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
• Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree