E&I Technician

We are seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join our dynamic Projects Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing equipment and advanced automation systems. Working closely with our Engineering, Controls, and Robotics teams, you will ensure all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant electrical codes and standards 

Detailed Duties & Responsibilities 

As an E&I Technician, you will work primarily on the production floor (with occasional office work) to execute the following duties: 

System Installation & Commissioning 

• Equipment Setup: Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo systems, and Robotics. 

• Collaboration: Partner closely with the Engineering, Controls, and Robotics teams to facilitate the seamless commissioning and startup of new installations. 

• Cabinet & Structure Building: Assist in the design, component procurement, building, and commissioning of automation control cabinets. Build, modify, and install support structures for electrical cabinets, trays, and disconnects. 

• Infrastructure Wiring: Install and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures, and other essential electrical components. 

Diagnostics & Instrumentation 

• Instrumentation Management: Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation devices, including flow meters, level sensors, load cells, pressure transmitters (PTs), RTDs, and analytical instrumentation. 

• Advanced Troubleshooting: Perform advanced diagnostics on automation equipment, motors, and VFDs. Test electrical/electronic equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance. 

• Power Distribution: Install, repair, and test switchgear, transformers, load reactors, industrial batteries, and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems. 

Compliance, Safety & Communication 

• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to ensure execution matches design specifications. 

• Safety & Code Enforcement: Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards or defects. Follow and enforce WorkSafe regulations, company-mandated health and safety standards, city/provincial bylaws, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). 

• Project Communication: Maintain clear, professional, and direct communication with internal employees, supervisors, and external contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. 

Who You Are 

Experience & Qualifications 

• Licensure: Must be a Licensed Journeyman Electrician. 

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an E&I Technician working directly on Industrial Control Systems. 

• Specialized Experience: Proven experience designing, installing, and troubleshooting safety circuits. 

• Transit: Must possess a valid Class D Driver’s License and a reliable personal vehicle. 

Knowledge & Technical Skills 

• Working knowledge of PLC control systems with basic PLC programming skills. 

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and a deep understanding of MCC and control wiring (VFDs, Servos, Contactors). 

• Practical experience working with Industrial Control Panels. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical standards and code requirements. 

• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office. 

Character & Motivation 

• Drive: Self-motivated to solve complex problems, understand how things work, and actively expand your career in industrial automation. 

• Adaptability: A multitasker who can successfully juggle competing priorities, remain calm under pressure, and shift focus when necessary to drive projects forward. 

• Teamwork: Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven "roll up your sleeves" work ethic. 

• Alignment: Passionate about healthy living with personal values that align with the mission of Silver Hills. 

Nice-to-Have Assets 

• Experience working within a food manufacturing environment. 

• Electrical CAD drafting experience. 

• Advanced PLC programming skills. 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements 

This role is physically demanding and operates in a fast-paced environment that includes both indoor and outdoor work across all-weather conditions (rain, heat, cold). Candidates must possess the: 

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, crawl, lift, and climb for extended periods. 

• Comfort working at heights, on ladders, and performing tasks from aerial platforms (scissor lifts and boom lifts). 

• Capability to perform repetitive motions required by the trade, such as splicing, pulling wire, drilling, and installing fixtures.