About this role
ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY
At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. Power Grid & Connect (G&C) – North America delivers energy infrastructure solutions that help shape the grid of tomorrow, ensuring security, efficiency and sustainability across the continent. Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome!
- #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare Qualifications & Technical Skills Required: Licensing: Valid Industrial Electrician (442A) Red Seal License or Valid Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A) Red Seal License.
- Experience: Hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex automated industrial equipment.
- PLC & Drives: Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware/software and AC/DC variable frequency drives (VFDs) diagnosis and repair.
- Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and standard computer software applications.
- Preferred / Assets: Certificate of Apprenticeship (or demonstrated completion of a formal, hands-on apprenticeship).
- 442A Industrial Electrician license preferred.
- Panel & Wiring: Hands-on experience in control panel construction and industrial machine wiring.
- CMMS: Previous experience working with digital work order management systems.
- Soft Skills & Work Environment Strong analytical reasoning and above-average troubleshooting capabilities under pressure.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across shifts, completing work orders, and tracking parts.
- Excellent attendance, dependability, and strong accountability for assigned shift coverage.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively within a multi-disciplinary maintenance group.
- Key Responsibilities & Duties Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and repair electrical breakdowns on industrial machinery, including AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, heaters, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Troubleshoot machine safety circuits, including dual-channel safety circuits, safety relays, light curtains, and E-stops.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) inspections, servicing, and component replacements according to scheduled maintenance programs.
- Utilize diagnostic tools such as Allen-Bradley (AB) PLC software, oscilloscopes, multimeters, drive software, and schematics/manuals to systematically isolate and resolve machine failures.
- Systems & Equipment Installation & Design: Perform electrical installations, including EMT/rigid conduit bending, Teck cable runs, cable tray installation, and secondary power distribution.
- Perform electrical modifications to existing machinery and update machine electrical drawings to reflect changes accurately.
- Execute control panel fabrication, component mounting, and industrial machine wiring in compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety regulations.
- Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Safety & Documentation: Maintain an exemplary personal safety record and adhere strictly to plant safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Accurately log completed maintenance activities, work order details, root-cause findings, and parts used within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Provide detailed shift handover reports and maintenance updates to the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure continuity across teams.
Why Work With Us?
Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment Competitive wages in a Unionized environment. This role has a starting wage of $42.93 Yearly wage increases through 2029 ($47.21 in year 3) Straight days 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday Volunteer overtime Uniforms provided Benefits include health and dental, lift insurance, AD&D, and WI. Tool allowance of $500/year Boot allowance of $285/year (increases according to CBA) DC Pension Plan with Company match (max of 13% base wage) Prescription safety glasses coverage Employee gym Cold weather clothing Tool Loan Program – Interest free loan up to $2,000 to support the purchase of required tools #on-site OUR GROWTH CULTURE Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.
At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. REFERRAL REQUEST In case this is not the job for you, but perhaps you will have a friend who would be a perfect fit – send them the job, thank you in advance!