Electrical Instrumentation Technician

About Apotex Inc. Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions. For more information visit: Job Summary Responsible for ensuring the continued safe operation of electrical systems and equipment. Carries out electrical repairs, calibration and maintenance for all facilities. Job Responsibilities Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, calibrate, alter/modify installations to the building's electrical power distribution systems in a professional and timely fashion as required. Calibrate production and facility instruments. Troubleshoot, maintain, adjust, repair, calibrate or install all types of electrical equipment having complex interlocking or inter-related circuits (i.e., PLC’s, generators, transformers, switch-gear, controllers, electronic circuits, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems or other transmission equipment). Use various test instruments to diagnose problems, determine electrical load and power quality. Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, calibrate, alter/modify pneumatic control systems. Compile and maintain all information and documentation relevant to all building systems (CMMS, Ontario Hydro Log Book, change control, update drawings, files, etc.). Work with users, other facilities staff and vendors to provide electrical expertise/evaluate effectiveness of systems to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Apotex facilities and for continuous improvements. Arrange for contracted services as required and supervise all work on electrical systems and equipment. Determine impact of work, communicate to department management and customers to schedule activities to reduce impact on production schedules. Assure that all electrical work is completed according to the respective codes. Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications; locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment. Follow manufacturer’s manuals for tracing complicated circuitry in equipment. Improvise acceptable temporary alterations to allow continued safe operations. Utilize standard electrician’s hand tools, measuring and testing instruments, conduit bender, power hacksaw, pipe-threader. Ensure that all work is performed in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and established safety standards. Work as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes. Demonstrate all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; demonstrate strong and visible support of our values. Ensure all work is in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements. Complete assigned continuous improvement projects within the required timelines. Complete the PDCA template for projects and present to SLT during biweekly report-out meetings as requested. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Grade 12 combined with a current Ontario Industrial Electrician and/or Construction and Maintenance Electrician License. At least five years previous electrical maintenance experience with instrumentation and control experience. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation. Good planning and organizational skills. At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr