ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION CONTROL TECHNICIAN Full-time Job

• Number of Positions Open: 7
• Posting Period: 31-May-2024 to 28-Jun-2024

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• Location and Shift Information: 

• 1 Position - Island Water Treatment Plant, 446 Lakeshore Avenue
• 1 Position - Water Central Service Yard, 545 Commissioners Street
• 2 Positions - Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment, 9 Leslie Street
• 1 position at Richview Pumping Station, 551 Martin Grove Road.
• 1 position at 435 Kipling Ave
• 1 position at John Street Pumping Station, 28 Reese

Toronto Water is a dynamic City of Toronto Division with talented employees who are committed to service excellence and take pride in providing high quality water services in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. We offer careers that make a difference in the lives of more than three million people living and working in the City of Toronto.

We are hiring electricians and offering an opportunity to upgrade their skill with a paid

on-the-job training program for instrumentation control leading to permanent employment as an Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician (EICT). More information about working for Toronto Water as an EICT is available here: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/870e-A1603743-SPWDElectricalInstrumentTec-2024-FinalWeb.pdf

 

Major Responsibilities:

 

At Toronto Water, Electrical Instrumentation Control Technicians (EICTs) ensure the optimal performance of electrical/electronic instrumentation equipment, control devices and systems in various infrastructure sites throughout the city. They also work with advanced water systems to help provide clean, safe drinking water for Toronto residents and businesses or with advanced wastewater treatment systems to help protect public health and safety. EICTs are also responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

 

• Performs skilled trade work and is responsible for electrical, electronic instrumentation equipment and control system overhauling, installation and maintenance of all processes in advanced Toronto Water facilities.
• Inspects, tests, records, monitors, and performs analysis, evaluation, selection, integration, installation and maintenance on electrical, electronic and instrumentation control devices and systems used in major Water/Wastewater facilities and ensures compliance to all regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Utilizes process operations, sampling and laboratory analysis results to interpret equipment performance. Performs laboratory tests, checks and calibration as required.
• Utilizes a number of different computerized software systems, such as Process Control System (PCS) involving a SCADA-based system as well as a Performance and Operations Management System (POMS), a Work Management System (WMS), a Statistical Process Control (SPC), a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and other related technology.
• Makes timely decisions and addresses/responds to alarm conditions and emergencies.
• Provides, updates and maintains the required documentation of all work area electrical maintenance activities.
• Initiates and expedites material purchase orders, issues tracking and payment documents receives materials, maintains inventories and records using computerized systems.
• Trains, assists and supports skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled staff as required. Fosters and supports a team environment.
• Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of work areas.

 

Key Qualifications:

 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

 

1. Must be licensed in the Province of Ontario as an Electrician Construction and Maintenance (Licence 309A, Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act (OCTAA), 2009) or as an Industrial Electrician (Licence 442A, OCTAA, 2009). All Electrical Licences (309A or 442A) must be registered, valid and maintained with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO). Applicant name must match licence.
2. Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment for the generation and distribution of electrical energy at different voltages in an industrial environment. 
3. Completed program in Industrial Electronics/Instrumentations or equivalent practical experience in maintenance and calibration of process instruments and analyzers.
4. Experience in the utilization of computers, various software programs and applications, and the ability to make necessary calculations and interpret data.
5. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” licence and qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements, as determined by work location.

 

You must also have:

 

• Must obtain through examination by an agency recognized by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP), a valid Class 1 Operators Licence/Certificate in the appropriate discipline as per the applicable legislation within 90 days from employment start date. Should the incumbent be employed without holding any Operator Certification/Licence or an Operator-in-Training (OIT) Licence, they will be required to write and pass the Level 1 certification exam in the appropriate discipline within 90 days from their respective start date in this position.
• Knowledge of the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of programmable controllers, remote terminal units and data communications circuits, pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation.

• Understanding of the standard methods, technology, materials and tools used in Eelectrical/electronic/instrumentation control principles.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, environmental legislation and the policies, procedures and regulations that apply to this work and have practical knowledge and be conversant with the current Ontario Electrical Safety Code and its practices.
• Ability to read, interpret and prepare layouts, diagrams, schematics and manuals.
• Knowledge of electrical controls and monitors as applied to programmable logic controllers, motor types, motor magnetic centers, lockouts and grounding.
• Knowledge of the processes, procedures and equipment used in automated process control in an industrial environment.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment using hazardous chemicals.
• Strong interpersonal skills such as coaching, initiative, conflict resolution, problem solving, teamwork and an ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and interest in continuous learning and improvement.
• Must be available to work weekends/overtime/on call duty as needed as per Collective Agreement.

 

On-The-Job Training Program (Approximately 12 Months)

Should a successful candidate be employed without possessing the instrumentation
competencies required of this position, they will be required to progress through the various levels of the City's Toronto Water "EICT On the Job Training Program" by successfully passing the assessment requirements in accordance with the current training schedule.

 

Employees in this program shall receive the rates of pay applicable to the training rates for the EICT classification set out below:

• Training Rate 1: $41.24 (for first 6 months)
• Training Rate 2: $41.96 (6th to 9th months)
• Training Rate 3: $42.81 (after 9th months)
• Training Rate 4: $43.77 (after 12 months)

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.