Electrician
at EVRAZ

Job Description

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.

• Receives 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 effect 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 breakers, rectifiers, electronic devices, etc.
• Re-assembles, tests, and adjusts equipment for safe and proper operation.
• Performs work on “hot” lines up to 480 volts.
• Test for potential up to 20 kv.
• Replaces coils, resistors, relays and rheostats, etc.
• Adjusts contactors, relays, bus rigging etc.
• Re-connects terminal leads, panel boards and distribution feeders.
• In emergency, shunts out defective coils in order to get equipment back in operation.
• Makes power cable splices.
• Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls, and fixtures and wires and connects all types of equipment as required for new installations or replacement of facilities.
• Makes all required splices and connector joints.
• Adjusts all new equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any procedural abnormalities.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and regulations.

Job Requirements

• Has an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certificate.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience with PLC / Automated Control, AC/DC controls and motors systems.
• Must be able to work shift work (12hrs, rotating nights and days)
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• A thorough, comprehensive understanding of electrical principles.
• Basic understanding of Lock Out / Tag out Procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Able to work in a large industrial plant facility and comfortable working inside and occasionally outside in variable weather conditions as needed.
• Able to learn, retain, and apply new knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical acumen.
• Adaptable and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to the health and safety of all employees on site and the safe use and operation of all electrical equipment. Responsible for flow of electrical power where others are exposed to potential accidents

Position base wage: $46.85/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
• Paid vacations and statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

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 careers@evrazna.com 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!