Job Description

IPEX is one of the North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Red Seal certified Journeyman Electrician. This role is based in our PVC facility in Langley, BC and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic individual with a keen eye to detail and a positive attitude for this role. The successful candidate will be focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while fulfilling the role of Journeyman Electrician.

Principle Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of electrical, pneumatic and electronic instruments to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, composition. Calibrate, repair, maintain and adjust system components, and install and maintain instruments and controls on new or existing equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and devices, as well as plant machinery, equipment, building and physical structures.
• Lead and develop more junior Electricians; provide training to apprentices or helpers as assigned
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Remain knowledgeable and familiar with all national, provincial and local codes as they affect repair, maintenance, safety, and dismantling of machinery, equipment and structures. Follow all plant policies and practices to ensure safety, quality, service and cost objectives are met.
• Provide 100% support and commitment towards IPEX's objectives; efficiently implementing and maintaining 5S System for the PVC plant.

Requirements

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification with 2+ years hands-on electrical experience in Manufacturing

Ability to read and understand electrical, layout drawing and P&ID blueprint

Must have strong, logical decision-making skills along with solid time management and multi-tasking skills

Ability to remain professional under pressure and exhibit a positive attitude.

• Be familiar with cable lists, instrument lists, instrument data sheets, I/O (input and output) lists, instrument location schematics, motor control schematics, process control loops, and network diagrams
• Exhibit sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both written and verbally
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices with excellent housekeeping and organizational skills
• Ability to work on-call schedule, when required, as well as shift work when needed
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment requiring varying degrees of physical labour including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing heights in excess of 10?; working in confined spaces, such as silos may be required occasionally
• The use of hand tools and machinery
• Considerable amount of sensory attention is required in a manufacturing plant environment

Benefits

• RRSP plan with company matching
• Comprehensive Health package
• Plant bonus program
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com.