Tradesperson Licenced Electrician - Richmond

PurolatorRichmond, VA
Onsite

About The Position

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. The magic happens because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you. This role maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements

  • Completion of Specialized Courses Normally Taught in Community or Recognized Specialty Colleges Consisting of About Three Academic Years
  • For electrician roles, a Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) is required.
  • Red Seal Certification required.
  • 5 years of experience either as an electrician or millwright that installs, maintains, diagnoses, or repairs Material Handling Equipment.
  • Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as a millwright that installs, maintains, diagnoses, or repairs Material Handling Equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular preventative / predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to maintain equipment in a good state of repair in compliance with health and safety standards
  • Diagnose and repair Material Handling Equipment mechanical or electrical failures to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime to reduce downstream impact to service delivery
  • Inspect and monitor Material Handling Equipment and related facilities
  • Prepare and maintain reports (e.g., safety, operational)
  • Coordinate and document work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Additional Responsibilities as required.

Benefits

  • Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
  • We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success.
  • We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.
  • Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact.
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