Maintenance Electrician

Location

Kitchener (Head Office)

Hours

Shifts- Permanent Full-time

Who We Are:

Selected as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the last seventeen years, Conestoga Cold Storage is a national warehousing and logistics company serving customers from across Canada and around the world. Conestoga Cold Storage operates five fully automated cold storage warehouses with a total storage volume of over 64 million cubic feet.

We are currently seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician/Automation Technician to service and maintain complex electrical equipment, automated robotic systems and industrial refrigeration equipment.

Job Status: Full Time/Permanent

Shift: Rotating Shifts

Benefits of Working at Conestoga Cold Storage:

• Competitive wage.

• Group medical and dental insurance benefits sponsored by company.

• Company sponsored pension plan, with employer matched contributions.

• Paid birthday off.

• Various company events throughout the year, including a summer picnic, BBQ’s, etc.

Working Conditions:

• This is a stable position in a shop environment within a fully automated facility.

• This job requires working in a refrigerated and freezer environment.

• Overtime may be required on occasion.

• You may be required to work in a rotating shift environment.

Job Duties:

• Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and equipment.

• Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot and repair proprietary automation & robotic equipment.

• Assist in the install, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems including large industrial refrigeration systems.

• Maintain and operate industrial power generation equipment.

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications and schematics in order to effectively troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment.

• Perform preventative maintenance through inspection of electrical systems, equipment and components.

• Direct and train other workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures including automation and robotic equipment.

• Install or rework data, communication and security & life safety systems.

• To adhere to Preventative Maintenance Plan schedule.

• Work on other electrical projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Electrician certification (309A or 442A), or fourth (4th) year apprentice.

• Understanding of AC and DC frequency drives.

• Working knowledge of PLC’s (Allen Bradley).

• Working knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code.

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the electrical field.

• Refrigeration experience would be an asset.

• Be willing to travel other facilities as required.

• Have a working knowledge of data/comm. and security wiring and systems.

While we welcome all applications, we are only able to contact those candidates who have been selected for an interview.

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