About this role
*Our company:*
At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we?ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we?re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what?s possible in wood design and construction.
*Role and Objectives:*
The Electrician, under the direction of Maintenance Manager is responsible for the efficient running and preventative maintenance of the equipment throughout the modular and mass timber plants.
*Responsibilities:*
* Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures. * Respond to break down calls at all machine centers throughout the facilities. * Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. * Test, service, trouble shoot and maintain all forms of industrial electrical equipment across the facility. * Ability to understand production goals, needs and implement effective upgrades and changes that improve equipment speed, function or ease of use. * Service generators, motors and other low voltage systems. * Proper, safe, and efficient use of hand tools and testing equipment like wire cutters, soldering tools, calibrators, and counters. * Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records. * May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices. * Develop in-house procedures for equipment maintenance, support, etc. * Coach and train newer team members on procedures specific to the facilities. * Maintaining shop organization and cleanliness. * Documentation and administrative functions such as, but not limited to: Shift Reports, parts lists, work-order creation/completion/adjustment, purchase orders, etc. * Other duties as requested or required.
*Requirements:*
* Red Seal Certification. * 2 years? experience in industrial environment, preference to those working in sawmills, or in wood manufacturing facilities. * Industrial Trade Certification, an asset. * Complete knowledge of electrical codes, systems, and components. * Forklift experience, with preference to those with a current certification. * Arial platform experience, with preference to those with a current certification. * Knowledge of production equipment and processing lines, an asset. * Demonstrated ability to share knowledge within a team setting. * Ability to work effectively with other trades, preference to those with experience in different trades, such as millwright or mechanical. * Excellent verbal communication skills ? ability to communicate effectively, on and off radio.
*Work Conditions*
* Location: K3 (Castlegar, BC) and KMT (South Slocan, BC) * Temporary Schedule (for 1 month): Friday ? Sunday, 6:00am to 6:00pm * Permanent Schedule: Rotating shifts, 4 weeks one shift, 2 weeks on the other * Dayshift is Monday - Thursday, 5:30am ? 3:30pm * Afternoon shift Monday - Thursday, 3:00pm ? 1:00am * Overtime as required. * Occasional exposure to dust, noise, and fumes when visiting various sites. * Visual acuity ? ability differential between several different colours, when performing wiring duties. * Exposure to industrial noise, moving equipment, and overlapping work-zones. * Exposure to safety lockouts and access to equipment. Fitting in and functioning in cramped spaces is required from time to time. * Frequent finger dexterity, as well as body agility and balance. * Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs. * Occasional climbing and carrying and executing tasks at a height. * Provide own tools for the job.
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
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