Job Description

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Industrial Electrician will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment used in the operation of the production facility.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inspects all electrical equipment in the plant, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc. When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews, diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgment based on general knowledge of electrical principles.
• Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Receives instructions, wiring diagrams, specifications, etc., covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
• Program and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Repair/maintain/troubleshoot motor controls, temperature sensors and safety sensors
• Carry out oral/printed work requests and apply corrective action
• Program, troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial equipment and automation including PLCs, HMI, frequency drives, temperature control and other related devices
• Maintain current equipment with preventive maintenance measures.
• Operates small machine tools, such as drill press, power saw, etc.
• Install conduit, fittings, switches, controls, fixtures, and connect and adjust electrical equipment for new installation or replacement of facilities, etc.
• Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, downloading event logs, and other various functions;
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic digital communications control systems, combined electronic fire alarm and smoke control systems, electronic door security controls, , intercom and paging systems, fans, pumps and their motor control equipment, digital card reader systems, parking gates and roll-up doors, motion sensors, door monitoring systems, power distribution systems including but not limited to lighting distribution and low voltage switching, power distribution panels and circuits, emergency generator and related heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and power transfer switches.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Inter-Provincial Red seal in the industrial electrician trade.
• Must have experience working with voltages ranging from 24V to 575V, 3 phase
• Knowledge of electrical instruments and test equipment.
• Skill in repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. Skill in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools, multi-meters and diagnostic equipment. Skill in written/verbal communications.
• Skill in using computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Previous industrial / manufacturing operations / automation systems experience is considered an asset
• Must comply with company safety policies including the use of company approved PPE personal protective equipment (steel toe work boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, work gloves, hard hat & other)
• CP operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work on various shifts and days off

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CP. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CP\'s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (\xe2\x80\x9cPolicy and Procedures\xe2\x80\x9d) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification
• Driver\'s License Verification

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").

• Req ID: 100820
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Winnipeg , Manitoba
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%

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