Certified Electrician

Overview

Note:

This position is to fill an existing vacancy

Do you want to work at one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers and a Canada's Top Employer for Young People? We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.

At Arcelor Mittal Dofasco (AMD), we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger, and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.

We are embarking on a plan to transform our steelmaking production methods to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term, with the goal of achieving net zero by 2050. Our dedication to revolutionizing steelmaking as part of the climate change solution reinforces our status as a leader in North America.

Arcelor Mittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high-quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People.” is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

Candidates who apply to this position must have their 442A or 309A Electrician Certificate of Qualification for further consideration.

Background:

As a member of the Maintenance Group, you will work effectively with others in a team environment, apply problem-solving methodologies and demonstrate a continuous improvement orientation by seeking new innovative methods of maintaining the equipment. Electricians are for ensuring the reliability of our production facilities which includes daily preventative maintenance tasks, shift call breakdown response as well as shutdown prep/post work.

Responsibilities:

As an Electrician, the functions will include the ability to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, and maintain all electrical equipment within the department. The successful candidate will be part of a mechanical / electrical team performing mainly electrical maintenance functions with mechanical trade assist as on required basis.

• Receive work orders, instructions, or wiring diagrams. Inspect and tests, interpret results, consult wiring diagrams, and determine material or replacement needs according to specifications.
• Plan work procedures, determining tools and material requirements. Locate source of trouble in any type of electrical equipment or apparatus by tracing and testing circuits and inspection for mechanical failure.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, replace, or adjust faulty parts and wiring on electrical equipment, switches, circuit breakers, transformers, hydraulic and magnetic brakes, panel boards, resistance banks, battery tractors and starters and electronic equipment.
• Rewire, insulate, paint, and reassemble equipment, completing adjustments required to obtain proper operating characteristics.
• Make certain mechanical repairs to equipment being serviced including the replacement, repair and installation of sleeve and antifriction bearings, gears, shafts, pins, etc.
• Fabricate parts as required, using shop machine and hand tools.
• Perform work requiring a thorough working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principle and techniques, knowledge of properties of material and ability to use tools of the trade.
• Create PLC Code changes, forces & improvements as required.

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Candidates with 442A or 309A Electrician Certificate of Qualification
• Advanced trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills an asset.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Candidates must be willing and able to work at heights.
• Capable of physically demanding work (both indoors and outdoors)
• Self-starter with the ability to follow directions and work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Advanced personal computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have a Valid Ontario Driver’s license.

Hours of Work:

• 12-hour rotating shift schedule with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads. Shift schedule will include nights and weekends.
• Shift work for shutdowns and…