Electrician - Level III

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Level III Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and components in a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong technical expertise in industrial automation and electrical systems, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently or mentor others. The ideal candidate will ensure maximum equipment availability, compliance with safety standards, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Stop work and report any major injury hazards immediately.
• Report any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard.
• Comply with all HSE standards, regulations, and use of PPE.
• Promote a safety-first culture and support peers in safe practices.
• Address and correct hazards within scope of responsibility.
• Participate in HSE training and initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

• Apply high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship.
• Support uptime and participate in downtime failure analysis.
• Follow diagrams, specifications, and manuals using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Provide feedback to the Preventive Maintenance (PM) system.
• Perform inspections and raise quality concerns as needed.
• Adhere to all quality procedures and documentation.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Maintain, install, and operate systems in line with codes and industry standards.
• Mentor and coach junior team members; serve as a technical resource.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities around production timelines.
• Collaborate with peers and support teams to identify constraints and enhance processes.
• Engage in continuous improvement and TPM initiatives.

• Communicate effectively with team members and cross-functional teams.
• Complete training and development aligned with business goals.
• Actively participate in quality, safety, and efficiency improvement activities.

• Collaborates: Works effectively in teams and builds partnerships to achieve goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Clearly conveys technical and operational information.
• Customer Focus: Delivers solutions aligned with internal and external customer needs.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions under pressure with good judgment.
• Drives Results: Maintains a high level of productivity and attention to detail.
• Nimble Learning: Applies learning from experience and adapts to new challenges quickly.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Proactively supports a safe working environment.
• Controls Safety: Identifies and mitigates electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards.
• Electrical System Troubleshooting: Diagnoses and restores electrical systems to proper working condition.
• Factory Automation & Control Systems: Implements improvements to optimize manufacturing automation.
• Machine Programming: Develops and refines programs for factory floor equipment.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies practical experience to drive process improvements.
• Values Differences: Welcomes diverse perspectives and cultural backgrounds.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or relevant post-secondary education in Electrical/Electronics preferred.
• May require specific licenses to comply with export controls or regional safety regulations.

• 5-10 years of experience in Electrical and Electronics fields.
• Advanced hands-on expertise in:
• Industrial Automation (PLC systems): Siemens, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, HMI, GOT, SCADA.
• PLC Programming Tools: Siemens TIA Portal V15.1, SIMATIC Manager-Step7, GX Work2/3, GX Developer, RS Logix 500.
• Sensor Tools: Cognex Data Man, Sensor Studio, E2D200, AFC1500/3000, SIGMA Software, Zenon, SAM Light.
• Digital Communication Protocols: Ether Net/IP, Ether Cat, Device Net, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, CC Links.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): Siemens G120 Drives.
• Electronic Instrumentation: Installation and troubleshooting of scanners and sensors (e.g., Cognex, IFM, Leuze).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with electrical control systems.