Electrical Technician

Seeking Electrical Technicians, who will be responsible for providing electrical engineering support for its operating plants and facilities

Continental Baking Company is seeking to recruit Electrical Technicians, who will be responsible for providing electrical engineering support for its operating plants and facilities. He/she will work within a multi-skilled team environment, where equipment reliability, cost containment and process improvement are monitored and measured as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Core Functions

• Provide technical electrical support to the maintenance and engineering teams, to ensure that all production equipment, facilities and machinery are properly maintained and functioning optimally, using applicable preventative maintenance techniques/systems.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and root cause analysis of electrical problems on all machines, equipment and processes, ensuring accurate and prescriptive resolutions which are timely, cost effective and improves efficiency; able to work in a mutli-project environment.
• Assemble, install, assess, test, replace and maintain all electrical or electronic wiring, systems, motors, equipment, pneumatics, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using appropriate tools; execute the layout and installation of industrial, electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct malfunctioning electrical systems, devices, sensors, motors, apparatus and components; respond to emergency situations.
• Able to follow, read and interpret engineering diagrams/drawings, blue prints, schematics, equipment manuals, Company standard operating procedures (SOP) and processes, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
• Ensure full adherence to and compliance with all health, safety, quality, environmental, regulatory standards and protocols.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent qualification.
• Level 3 Certification in Industrial Electrical Maintenance.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ work experience in a similar position. Experience in a manufacturing facility would be an asset.
• Functional proficiency in computerized systems, engineering software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound knowledge of diagnostic/troubleshooting techniques, preventative maintenance and food safety techniques.
• Sound human relations, communication, time management, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of project management, instrumentation and controls would be an asset.
• Highly professional, ethical and of integrity.
• Required to work on shift, weekends and public holidays, to meet operational demands.

We thank you for your interest, however, only short-listed persons will receive a response.