Electrical Technician

Working in a participative problem-solving environment responsible for all electrical and electronic aspects of the selection installation maintenance and continuous improvement of production / packaging equipment. This includes troubleshooting repairs modifications preventive maintenance calibrations updating documentation and other GMP activities to ensure SISPQ and machine integrity

• Develop implement and maintain predictive and preventative maintenance programs and/or calibration programs on material handling/production/process/development equipment ensuring compliance with SISPQ.
• Initiate and execute maintenance projects (execute OQs electrical upgrades & improvements) to completion.
• Install repair and maintain electrical electronic equipment instrumentation as well as computerised systems (HMI PCs vision systems & network troubleshooting) related to production machinery and systems. Must be able to perform work to CSA and ESA standards.
• Capable of using electrical testing equipment to diagnose problems.
• Understand and practice proactive maintenance and contribute in correcting problems before they become downtime issues.
• Supply training and coaching on equipment when necessary. Able to travel for training if necessary.
• Take ownership and accountability for issues working proactively to resolve. Work efficiently to maximize department goals of minimizing equipment downtime.
• Ensure issues follow-up actions and /or resolutions are clearly communicated to peers vendors customers and supervisors. This information should be transferred at shift overlaps as well as during the shift.
• Be a team player a positive contributor; be open to suggesting and implementing ideas to better the business.
• Assist with mechanical repairs as needed.
• Effectively use SAP maintenance module to search history create work orders and find parts and ensure supporting documentation is prepared.
• Able to create and modify drawings P&IDs and schematics when required.
• Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard documents (SDs).
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• All work must be completed in full compliance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) good documentation practices (GDP) and Apotex Inc. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration Courage Perseverance and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality policies and procedures Safety and Environment policies and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

• Education

• Licensed in one or more of the following trades Industrial Electrician (442A) Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A).
• Current Masters Electrical License will be an asset.
• Electronics or Electro-Mechanical Technician or Technologist Diploma would be an asset.

• Knowledge Skills Abilities and Experience
  • Minimum 5 Years experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley Siemens Omron Klockner Muller Toshiba)

• Good knowledge of PC hardware and software. Able to use Word Excel MS Project etc. A Certification will be an asset.
• Strong communication organisational and planning skills.
• Proactive and self motivated.
• Willing to participate in skill enhancement programs.
• Ability to work any shift including weekends as required.