Electrician

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd•Brampton, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician / Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of electrical, automation, and control systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and utilities. This role ensures equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime in a GMP‑regulated environment through strong electrical, PLC, instrumentation, and process control expertise.

Requirements

Licensed Industrial Electrician (or equivalent trade certification)
Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing
Demonstrated hands on experience with: Industrial electrical systems, PLC based automation, Instrumentation and PID control loops
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and P&IDs

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a GMP / CGMP environment
Automation or Controls diploma / certification
Experience with packaging, process, or utilities equipment
Knowledge of data integrity principles and validated systems
Industrial Electrical license(442A) or any trade equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems up to 600 VAC, in accordance with local electrical codes and safety regulations
Support power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and building utility electrical systems
Troubleshoot electrical faults on production, packaging, HVAC, and utility equipment
Perform electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades following approved drawings and change controls
Troubleshoot and support PLC‑based control systems (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider/Elau, Omron)
Interpret electrical schematics, PLC I/O layouts, control narratives, and network diagrams
Support HMIs, SCADA systems, and machine interfaces
Perform basic PLC logic edits and parameter changes under approved change control (as permitted by site procedures)
Maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical sensors)
Support PID control loops, control valves, actuators, and pneumatic systems
Perform loop checks, functional testing, and instrument calibration per SOPs
Ensure control systems operate within validated parameters
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical and control systems
Investigate root causes of electrical or automation failures and recommend corrective actions
Participate in equipment overhauls and reliability improvement initiatives
Minimize downtime through systematic troubleshooting and repairs
Support installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and systems
Transition equipment from vendor commissioning to in‑house maintenance ownership
Support changes under formal change control to maintain validated state
Work closely with Engineering, QA, Operations, and external vendors
Adhere to all safety rules and report hazards, incidents, or near misses
Complete work orders, calibration records, and GMP documentation accurately and on time
Participate in deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits
Perform timely calibration on instruments as specified in the various calibration SOPs. Ensure all associated calibration documents, tags, and work orders are completed
Participate in a rotating 24/7 on‑call schedule for electrical and controls support
Support scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends if required
Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day