Electrical Engineering Technologist Full Time

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Electrical Engineering Technologist 

Red Deer, Alberta

Job Description and Responsibilities    

The primary function of the Electrical Technologist will be to design, install, maintain, program, configure and troubleshoot electrical machinery, controls, industrial automation and data acquisition systems.

The Electrical Technologist responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a morning report from electricians to electrical supervisor

• Receives and/or prepares wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repairs, installation and inspection work to be done.

• Analyzes all types of drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and install circuits and equipment to determine material or replacement needs and to select a logical approach to “trouble shooting” and repair problems.
• Plans details or working procedures to affect the most logical approach to the job.
• Considers all safety precautions and the proper isolation of circuits to cause a minimum of interference to operations.
• Determines necessary tools and materials.
• Plans and performs work requiring specification codes, properties of various materials, and principle of operation and application of equipment.
• Locates source of trouble of any type of electrical equipment by tracing and testing circuits and inspecting for faulty operation.
• Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, circuit breaker, rectifiers, electronic devices, etc..
• Re-assembles, tests, and adjusts equipment for safe and proper operation.
• Replaces coils, resistors, relays and rheostats, etc.
• Adjusts contactors, relays, bus rigging, etc.
• Programs/Configures automation controllers such as PLCs, robotic controllers, variable frequency drives, DC drives, etc.
• Installs/configures communication networks such as Data Highway, remote I/O, Ethernet, ControlNet, etc.
• Research new innovative options for equipment automation, and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Electrical engineering technologist diploma.

• Red Seal Journey Electrician preferred.

• 1-5 years working in an industrial manufacturing environment

• Experience with electrical controls, transmitters, valves, drives, temperature, measuring devices and programmable logic controllers and automation software

• Must be willing to work shift work (days and nights)

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Good problem solving and analytical skills.

Compensation:

$47.75/hr

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacations and 10 paid holiday days per year
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!

This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages