Industrial Electrician

Florida Crystals / ASR Group•Toronto, ON

32d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Licensed Trade Electrician to join our dynamic industrial operations team, providing continuous support to electrical and instrumentation systems in a demanding production environment. This role involves installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, density, flow), and various voltages (110V, 575V, 4160V AC/DC). The successful candidate will ensure equipment availability, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safety standards including LOTO and Arc Flash protocols. The position works 12-hour shifts, 3 days one week, 4 days the next week, for a total of 84 hours in a two-week period. The position includes regularly scheduled Saturday and Sunday shifts and works two weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights. All shifts worked on a Sunday are paid at double time, and all hours of work have a $1.00/hour shift premium.

Requirements

Valid Electrician License (442A or 309A) – Red Seal preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting (RS Logix/Studio 5000)
VFDs and motor control systems
4-20mA Analog and HART signal systems
Instrumentation for temp, pressure, flow, Level and density
Canadian Electrical Code and ESA requirements
High voltage systems (4160V)
Arc Flash hazards and mitigation (Arc Flash certified)
Lockout/Tagout procedures
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and OEM manuals.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive maintenance mindset.
Physically fit, able to work at heights, confined spaces, and in all plant environments.
Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.
Licensed Electrician -Active 309A or 442 trade license required
Ability to: Lift up to 20 kgs
Use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools
Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb stairs frequently throughout the shift
Reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
Work independently as well as a team player
Climb up and down ladders
Ability to work rotating shifts and OT if required
Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
Must regard safety as a core value; Must be able to work safe and in a proficient manner

Nice To Haves

Experience in continuous operations or 24/7 facility support environment is an asset.
Knowledge of SAP would be an asset
Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s
Knowledge of electrical circuits and power supplies, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial control systems operating at 110V, 575V, and 4160V
Maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Modicon PLCs, VFDs, motor control centres, and control panels.
Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation including Level, temperature, pressure, density, and flow devices using 4-20mA loop systems.
Execute planned and unplanned maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical equipment in a high-uptime production facility.
Interpret and update electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control drawings.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks using SAP CMMS.
Adhere strictly to LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and Arc Flash safety practices.
Respond to operational breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and support production.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and automation teams to optimize performance and reliability of systems.
Document all work and changes accurately in maintenance records and reports.