Job Summary

TheIndustrial Electrician (442A) is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and electrically-driven mechanical equipment in accordance with Ontario Electrical Code, facility safety procedures, and OEM standards. The role requires strong diagnostic abilities, safe work practices, and the ability to support both preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical and electromechanical equipment supporting facility heating, cooling, ventilation, and critical power systems. The licensed 442A Industrial Electrician is a key technical resource responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance and supporting specialized vendor operations.

Responsibilities

Electrical & Electromechanical Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled inspections on electrically powered equipment including:
  
  • Heat Maintenance Circulation Pumps (quarterly)
  • Supply Fans (quarterly)
  • Condensing Units (quarterly)
  • Expansion Tanks (semi-annual, electrical checks where applicable)
• Conduct:
  
  • Electrical connection tightening;
  • Motor amperage readings;
  • Inspection of contactors, relays, and interlocks;
  • Vibration/noise assessments for electrically driven rotating equipment;
  • Motor lubrication (as per OEM);
  • Belt checks and replacements (annual);
  • Verification of BAS/controls interlocks.

Electrical Troubleshooting & Corrective Work

• Diagnose faults in motors, starters, VFDs, MCC buckets, control circuits, relays, sensors, and power circuits;
• Replace components including fuses, contactors, overloads, sensors, wiring, conduits, and terminations;
• Support corrective maintenance on mechanical systems involving electrical components.

Substation & Distribution Support

• Perform annualsubstation electrical inspections (visual/electrical checks);
• Support load readings, torque inspections, infrared scans, and breaker function checks (as trained and approved).

Third-Party Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate/schedule specialized third-party vendors for:
  
  • SCR System Service (Safety Power);
  • Air Compressor Inspections (Ingersoll Rand);
  • Heater Testing in Enclosures (AVL);
  • Power Washing Vendor Supervision (summer schedule).
• Provide electrical isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work area preparation for vendor activities.

Site Support & Compliance

• Maintain equipment enclosures and surrounding areas in compliance with safety, housekeeping, and electrical hazard standards;
• Complete required logs, inspection reports, and digital documentation;
• Follow ESA, OHSA, and internal safety procedures for energized and de-energized work;
• Support risk assessments, job hazard analysis (JHA), and ensure proper PPE usage.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Mixed environment: mechanical rooms, rooftops, electrical rooms, outdoor enclosures;
• Regular inspections (monthly/quarterly/semiannual/annual);
• Occasional after-hours or on-call support for critical systems.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada;
• Ability to pass all background checks and security screenings;
• Valid Ontario 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification;
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial, institutional, or mechanical plant environments;
• Strong knowledge of:
  
  • Ontario Electrical Safety Code;
  • Lockout/Tagout procedures;
  • Motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, starters, and electrical distribution equipment;
  • BAS/controls interfacing.

Skills

Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs.

• Skilled in testing electrical systems using:
  
  • Multimeters;
  • Meggers/insulation testers;
  • Clamp-on ammeters;
  • Vibration/temperature monitoring tools (as applicable).
• Familiarity with:
  
  • HVAC equipment (fans, pumps, compressors);
  • Cooling/condensing units and control circuits;
  • Electrical safety for mechanical equipment.

ASSETS

• Strong documentation and reporting discipline;
• Ability to work with third-party vendors and client representatives;
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills;
• Capacity to work independently and adhere strictly to safety protocols.

What Equans offers you

• Group insurance from your first day of work;
• A group pension plan;
• Paid Statutory Holidays;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Comment

Does this challenge interest you? We would like to get to know you and we thank everyone who applies.

Pay range:$40.00 - $44.00/Hour

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Workplace : 55, Orlando Avenue L4B 0B4 Richmond Hill Canada