Senior Electrical Shop Lead
Job Description
Our client designs and manufactures turnkey electrical control systems and machinery for all types of applications within the industrial and commercial sectors globally. They are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Shop Lead in the GTA that can bring in value and be a part of their diverse growing team.
Location: Richmond Hill, ON
Dayshift
Payrange: 60k up to 95k to start
Permanent after 3 months of probation
Job Summary
- Assemble control panels by laying out components, mounting, and wiring them according to the electrical schematics
- Cutting out enclosure plug locations and wiring them
- Prepare operator consoles by knocking out pilot device holes, mounting pilot devices and wiring them. Installing din rail, terminals and other components necessary
- Prepare junction boxes by installing din rail, terminals & pilot devices if necessary
- Position, install and wire junction boxes, operator consoles & enclosures
- Wire & install switches, motors, servos and other electrical sensors or components mounted on the equipment.
- Prepare, install and wire all conduits connecting all sections of the equipment together
- Start-up Troubleshooting and basic electrical service calls
- System commissioning and de-commissioning assistance at customer site
- Co-responsible responsible for the technical aspects of projects and project management responsibilities as required
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Supervise and provide directions to junior staff members
Environment:
- Have to be comfortable working in a diverse workplace
- Must be adaptable to changing requirements in the workplace
- Customer’s needs are our highest priority
- Expected to work closely and effectively with other departments
- Fast-paced position that requires a candidate that is dedicated to accuracy
- Productivity, decision making, completion of objectives, on time release of project information, and accuracy will measure performance
- Working in remote conditions that requires being able to move and get around difficult locations
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recognize and diagnose faults on electrical equipment or systems, which may involve complex interlocking, interrelated circuits, integrated systems and complex sequencing
- Read/write electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
- Prepare functional descriptions of process controls and sequence of operations
- Integration of specialized hardware and software into manufacturing systems to enhance automation and control with an emphasis on efficiency
- Commission and troubleshoot automation applications
- Assist customers and co-workers with electrical issues; aid with specifications for purchase of electrical components
- Provide electrical machine commissioning and/or technical support both on and off-site
- Field installation work requires travel to customer's facilities
Requirements
Requirements:
- Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical schematics
- Hands-on experience applying electronics
- The ability to work well with minimal supervision and take initiative
- Perform basic wiring work and general installations, Identify causes of problems while developing methods of correction
- Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot machine safety circuits and applications
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Work overtime and weekends as required
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication, problem solving, and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Hold a valid Canadian driver's license with a good driving record
- Independent on-site commissioning and startup experience
- Exposure to various automation processes (automotive, food and beverage, agricultural, mining, pharmaceutical, etc.)
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for to be successful in this role please apply online, email or fax your resume to Heather Boreham.
416-495-7422-ext 223
We are an equal opportunity Employer
