Apprentice Instrumentation Jobs in Saskatchewan (NOW HIRING)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrial/Instrumentation Technican at the Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp Mill. This job is Permanent Fulltime.

Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Electrical and Instrumentation department. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E/I) works as part of a team which maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes the electrical and instrumentation and control systems in the mill.

Qualifications:

1) The ideal candidate will be a dual trade E/I journeyperson with experience in PLC's, Distributed Control Systems, analytical instruments, variable speed drives, control systems, high voltage systems, etc.  Single Trade Instrumentation or Electrical Journeypersons or Apprentices with enough related experience and who are willing to indenture and acquire the dual trade will be considered.

2) Electrical Apprentice/Instrumentation Technologists will be considered without a journeyperson ticket if they are willing to indenture into apprenticeships to acquire dual trade E/I.

3) Candidates who are interested in indenturing in an electrical or instrument trade (internal/external applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities:

Perform routine planned predictive and corrective E/I maintenance.

Plan E/I maintenance in conjunction with Supply Chain and Operations personnel.

Investigate E/I technologies with vendors.

Troubleshoot, with other mill personnel, operational and maintenance issues.

Optimize process control in conjunction with Operations and Technical personnel to enhance mill operation.

Develop and implement reliability integrity strategies for E/I equipment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

Safety Systems and Safety Interlocks.

PLC and Distributed Control Systems experience.

Process Control

High Voltage

Analytical Instrumentation

SAP or other enterprise business software

Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in a team environment.

What we offer:

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account.

Flexible benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Pension Plan with employer matched contribution.

Referral bonuses.

Competitive compensation program.

A social club that offers you a wide range of activities to do with your colleagues and family.

Ongoing training and professional development support.

Company-supplied PPE and annual boot allowance.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain Electrical and Instrumentation Red Seal Journeyperson Status. 

There is an expectation of providing overtime as required to meet emergency mill needs and for scheduled mill outages. E/I Technicians also provide routine scheduled shift coverage (shared equitability with team). Preference will be given to qualified local and regional Saskatchewan applicants.

This is a boundless and stimulating opportunity within a rewarding team environment for a E/I Technician who is energetic and eager to enhance their skills.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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