Equans is looking for a Electrician at Richmond Hill!
Anticipated vacancy
Start date subject to contract confirmation
The Equans group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90,000 employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company.
Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Equans is a Bouygues group company.
Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.
We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.
Our core offerings are focused on the following areas:
- Integrated Asset and facilities management;
- Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
- Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
- Building automation and systems;
- Solutions for transportation and mobility.
To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en
Job Summary
The Industrial Electrician (442A) is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and electrically‑driven mechanical equipment in accordance with Ontario Electrical Code, facility safety procedures, and OEM standards. The role requires strong diagnostic abilities, safe work practices, and the ability to support both preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical and electromechanical equipment supporting facility heating, cooling, ventilation, and critical power systems. The licensed 442A Industrial Electrician is a key technical resource responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance and supporting specialized vendor operations.
Responsibilities
Electrical & Electromechanical Preventive Maintenance
- Perform scheduled inspections on electrically powered equipment including:
- Heat Maintenance Circulation Pumps (quarterly)
- Supply Fans (quarterly)
- Condensing Units (quarterly)
- Expansion Tanks (semi‑annual, electrical checks where applicable)
- Conduct:
- Electrical connection tightening;
- Motor amperage readings;
- Inspection of contactors, relays, and interlocks;
- Vibration/noise assessments for electrically driven rotating equipment;
- Motor lubrication (as per OEM);
- Belt checks and replacements (annual);
- Verification of BAS/controls interlocks.
Electrical Troubleshooting & Corrective Work
- Diagnose faults in motors, starters, VFDs, MCC buckets, control circuits, relays, sensors, and power circuits;
- Replace components including fuses, contactors, overloads, sensors, wiring, conduits, and terminations;
- Support corrective maintenance on mechanical systems involving electrical components.
Substation & Distribution Support
- Perform annual substation electrical inspections (visual/electrical checks);
- Support load readings, torque inspections, infrared scans, and breaker function checks (as trained and approved).
Third‑Party Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate/schedule specialized third‑party vendors for:
- SCR System Service (Safety Power);
- Air Compressor Inspections (Ingersoll Rand);
- Heater Testing in Enclosures (AVL);
- Power Washing Vendor Supervision (summer schedule).
- Provide electrical isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work area preparation for vendor activities.
Site Support & Compliance
- Maintain equipment enclosures and surrounding areas in compliance with safety, housekeeping, and electrical hazard standards;
- Complete required logs, inspection reports, and digital documentation;
- Follow ESA, OHSA, and internal safety procedures for energized and de‑energized work;
- Support risk assessments, job hazard analysis (JHA), and ensure proper PPE usage.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Mixed environment: mechanical rooms, rooftops, electrical rooms, outdoor enclosures;
- Regular inspections (monthly/quarterly/semiannual/annual);
- Occasional after-hours or on-call support for critical systems.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Authorized to work in Canada;
- Ability to pass all background checks and security screenings;
- Valid Ontario 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification;
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial, institutional, or mechanical plant environments;
- Strong knowledge of:
- Ontario Electrical Safety Code;
- Lockout/Tagout procedures;
- Motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, starters, and electrical distribution equipment;
- BAS/controls interfacing.
Skills
Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs.
- Skilled in testing electrical systems using:
- Multimeters;
- Meggers/insulation testers;
- Clamp-on ammeters;
- Vibration/temperature monitoring tools (as applicable).
- Familiarity with:
- HVAC equipment (fans, pumps, compressors);
- Cooling/condensing units and control circuits;
- Electrical safety for mechanical equipment.
ASSETS
- Strong documentation and reporting discipline;
- Ability to work with third-party vendors and client representatives;
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills;
- Capacity to work independently and adhere strictly to safety protocols.
What Equans offers you
- Group insurance from your first day of work;
- A group pension plan;
- Paid Statutory Holidays;
- Balance between work and personal life;
- Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
- A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
- Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
- A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Equal employment opportunity
Equans Services adheres to the principles of employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
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Does this challenge interest you? We would like to get to know you and we thank everyone who applies.
Pay range:$40.00 - $44.00/Hour
We may use artificial intelligence (AI)- enabled tools to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as resume screening or application filtration based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed, and all hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.
