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I&C Electrician, Hub 500

Cyclic Materials Inc.Kingston

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

💰 $40 – $45/hrFull-timeelectricianmaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

I&C Electrician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical and instrumentation systems at a rare earth recovery facility in Kingston, Ontario.

Skills & Keywords

PLC/HMI troubleshootingIndustrial electrical systemsVFDs and motor controlsPreventive maintenance

Key Responsibilities

Preproduction activities include:
Assist in equipment installation and setup.
Support the definition of preventive maintenance (PM) requirements, spare parts lists, and work order system needs.
Contribute to writing SOPs and maintenance work permits.
Participate in Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) as required.
Complete all pre-production training.

Qualifications

Specific Skills

442A Industrial Electrician Certification/ 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician with industrial experience required
447A instrumentation and controls certification preferred
Experience troubleshooting PLC/HMI and performing basic programming adjustments
Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in metal recycling or manufacturing.
High school diploma or GED; technical training in electrical/mechanical systems preferred.
Dual-ticket Millwright/Electrician is a strong asset.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance lead, the I&C Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and performing breakdown recovery work for the plant equipment to ensure the smooth operation of equipment in the facility. This role requires experience in industrial electrical systems to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment used in the monitoring and control of processing equipment.

Postproduction activities include

Safety & Compliance

Equipment Installation, Upgrades & Documentation

Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant electrical, instrumentation, and other mechanical equipment.
Diagnose issues involving motors, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, switches, flow meters, pumps, agitators, crushers, shredders, and milling systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and use diagnostic tools to reduce equipment downtime.
Support millwrighting tasks and perform mechanical installations or repairs within qualification scope.
Assist with equipment upgrades and system improvements.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, work orders, and parts usage.
Coordinate with operations, production, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
Communicate equipment status, repair requirements, and parts needs to supervisors.
Follow all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out (LOTO).
Support facility-wide environmental, safety, and compliance efforts.
Ability to wear a full-face respirator and meet clean shaven requirements
Assist with installing new equipment and implementing system upgrades to improve operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, including repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
Collaborate with operators, production teams, and maintenance staff to resolve equipment issues and complete work orders.
Communicate equipment status, required repairs, and parts needs to supervisors and management.

Technical

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, and related components.
Ability to troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems and perform basic programming adjustments.
Understanding of mechanical troubleshooting (hydraulics, pneumatics, general mechanical systems).
Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
Ability to travel to USA for job-related training as required.

Working Conditions

This position may require working in outdoor or indoor environments, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
The job may involve shift work, weekend shifts, or on-call availability depending on operational needs.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions