Apprentice, Electrical Instrumentation

**About Apotex Inc.**

Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.

**Job Summary**:
Under direct supervision, develops and demonstrates the skills necessary to maintain, troubleshoot, repair Electrical Instrumentation Systems and associated Equipment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Diagnoses electrical, electronic, instrument or pneumatic problems and expedites repairs.
- Learn to calibrate the instrumentation systems to provide specified and reliable environmental conditions and utilities to production, packaging, laboratory, warehouse and office areas. Document system conditions as assigned.
- Learn to calibrate the instrumentation on production equipment's at various lines and systems to provide specified and reliable results within Apotex's acceptable tolerances.
- Assist/Perform electrical and instrumentation work on Equipment includes HVAC, boilers, dust collectors and purified water systems.
- Learn to diagnose, troubleshoot and work with Diesel Generators, Large UPS units, Surge Suppressors, Automatic Transfer Switches and Switch Gears.
- Expectation is to develop skills and progress to increasingly more complex maintenance tasks and the duties of a licensed electrical / instrumentation technician.
- Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications; locate and diagnose trouble in control systems or equipment.
- Follow the maintenance schedule to reach the production goals by following the proactive maintenance systems of machine rebuilds, value added PM’s, ‘fix it before it breaks’ strategy and continuous improvements.
- Performs proper documentation and communication of work performed in SAP for compliance and contribute to root cause analysis of equipment.
- Follow SOP and acceptable industry practices to develop basic electrical and strong instrumentation trouble shooting.
- Learn and perform calibration requirements, which include the proper use of test instruments and standards and power tools.
- Set up equipment when required.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- 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.

**Job Requirements**:

- Education
- A minimum High School Diploma or equivalent to enter an apprenticeship program.
- Eligible for a Electrical apprenticeship program.
- Helpful to have courses in English, Physics, Science and Math.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Successful and continual completion of technical aptitude assignments.
- Ability to work within a team environment (as part of a team) as demonstrated through previous experience.
- Proven computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proactive by nature and self-motivated.
- Willing to participate in skill enhancement programs and self development.
- Ability to work any shift, including weekends.
- Experience
- Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical and pneumatics systems is a bonus.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements, as related to pharmaceuticals is beneficial.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.