Maintenance Electrician Job at Lafarge Canada Inc

Lafarge Canada Inc Richmond, BC

Why work for Lafarge?:

As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. The prime objective of this position is to ensure the integrity and reliability of all plant equipment via timely, planned, thorough and consistent maintenance activities and inspections. The electrician is responsible for carrying out electrical/maintenance processes and PM program inspections throughout the plant.

Responsibilities:
  • Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assure that
    environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business.
  • Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve
    EHS performance and results.
  • Ensure safe practices (including coworkers, employees and contractors) in all areas of his/her work.
  • Report on accidents / incidents assuring follow-up as per the Richmond procedure.
  • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine
    layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
  • Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders and
    coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electric components.
  • Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and
    resistance.
  • Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors.
  • Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries
    and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance program, inspections (first and second level) of all plant equipment,
    keep maintenance records and generate reports. The electrician will also be part of the Thermography
    program.
  • Coordinates with assigned Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and
    work orders efficiently.
  • Maintains assigned equipment, and tools for the purpose of ensuring availability in a safe operating
    condition.
Specific Accountabilities:
  • Compliance with all safety policies, procedures and applicable laws.
  • Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code.
  • Must be able to work within a team environment as well as independently.
  • Must be able to communicate to multiple levels within the organization.
  • Must keep all company property in good working order and clean.
  • Punctual and reliable; good attendance required.
Qualifications:
Education:
  • Certified Journeyman electrician – BC Red Seal.
  • Aptitude for mathematics.
  • Good eyesight and hand-eye coordination.
  • Must be able identify electrical wires by color.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug/alcohol test.
  • Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Mechanical skills are required
Experience & Skill Set:
  • Certified trades person (minimum 5 years’ experience).
  • Good communication skills – verbal and listening.
  • Knowledge about computerized systems.
  • Safety experience with lock out/ tag out and working at heights.
  • Experience with PLC systems.
  • Experience with Gas Analyzer and CEMS maintenance.
  • PM program experience.
  • Instrumentation experience.
  • Experience with inspection tools and technologies (motor testing, Thermography).
  • SAP experience preferred.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

See more opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.



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