E&I Technician

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating two pulp mills in New Brunswick. The two mills produce dissolving grade pulp for the unique global market of viscose fibre.  Located in Atholville, New Brunswick, our pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Restigouche River.  

AV Group NB Inc. is part of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), a 55 billion $US corporation in the League of Fortune 500 companies.  With operations in 36 countries, the Group is anchored by an extraordinary force of over 136,000 employees, belonging to 42 different nationalities. Over 60 per cent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations. As a member of The Aditya Birla Group based in India, our mandate is to produce specialty pulp products to service the textile industry.  AV Group offers outstanding career opportunities as well as the chance to be a part of a developing team.

AV Group NB Inc. Atholville Mill is currently recruiting for the following position: E&I Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation Department

Role Overview

The successful applicant will work with our E&I team to perform tasks ranging from routine plant maintenance to implementation of improvement projects.  

Responsibilities

• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of electrical and automation equipment (MCC, Switchgears, Motors, Generators, VFDs, DCS and PLCs).
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical & control systems.
• Routine maintenance on lighting and power distribution systems.
• Inspection and Reliability tasks: motor cleanliness & lubrication, thermography, control loop tuning.
• Routing and installation of power and control cables and cable trays to feed new equipment.
• VFD, DCS and PLC programming and maintenance.
• Identify and correct deficiencies with respect to relevant codes and specifications.
• Participate in business improvement initiatives like reliability improvement and Capital Projects.
• Routine daily Electrical and Instrument work.
• Complete shift log of daily activities.
• Work closely with operations group to support day to day operations.
• Complete Preventative maintenance checks and WO’s as assigned.
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Recommends improvements to procedure, standards and practices as part of our continuous improvement.
• Shift work and overtime may be required.
• Working at heights and confined spaces.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Journeyperson status in Industrial Electrical or Instrumentation Technician;
• 3 to 4 years’ experience in industrial electrical or instrumentation preferred;
• A minimum of a Grade 12 Graduation or Equivalent
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of electrical controls, MCC’s and power distribution equipment
• Knowledge of VFD’s, PLC and DCS systems
• Experience in an industrial plant an asset
• Adequate knowledge of CMS Work order systems, Inventory system

Why AV Group NB Inc.?

With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.

If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your resume at https://av-group.ca/job-listings/

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.