IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Role: Electrician

Job Summary:

This role focuses on optimizing plant performance through advanced troubleshooting, repair, and programming of motor control systems and automation equipment. The specialist will ensure reliability and efficiency of electrical systems, particularly motor drives and control networks, while upholding all safety standards and IKO values.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems, including VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), soft starters, and servo drives.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and control circuits for motors and associated equipment.
• Ability to navigate Studio 5000.
• Work extensively with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motor control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to implement automation improvements.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic documentation.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and network analyzers.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and plant safety standards.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to maintenance personnel on motor control systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance with a focus on motor controls and automation.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, VFDs, servo systems, and motor protection devices.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues using remote HMI and SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation sensors, transmitters, and feedback devices for motor control.
• Skilled in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to reliability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and respond to 24-hour call-outs.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.