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Facility Electrical Engineer

  • Emplacement
    • Oshawa, Ontario
  • Horaire Full time
  • Posté

Description

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

As a member of our Global Team you will support the workplace transformation within a wide range of facilities that GM has around the world. You will work with an industry leading team that designs, builds/constructs, and maintains facilities and building assets for vast operating functions. Doing so in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner that utilizes advanced technology to support social & ecological sustainability. We build the future and not just plan for it!

The Role

We are currently looking for you to take on the role of Facility Electrical Engineer. You will be responsible to provide electrical engineering support for facility electrical systems associated with manufacturing plants (assembly, stamping, powertrain, casting, and paint), non-manufacturing projects and/or asset sustainment projects by overseeing all aspects of system designs. Responsibilities include the oversight of facility electrical system designs (Primary power, secondary distribution, grounding, lighting, Allen Bradley based distributed control systems, life safety supervision systems, HVAC controls, security systems), Safety requirements, code compliance and interpretation, quality and cost. Construction project management and oversite will be required.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Building Effective Teams – Initiate and organize project teams consisting of multi-discipline members from engineering, finance, purchasing, safety, contractors and stakeholders.

  • Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with changing priorities and construction schedules, can decide and act without having the total picture, can handle multiple and concurrent diverse projects with minimal direct supervision, can coordinate activities with key stakeholders and other disciplines.

  • Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult schedule and construction problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

  • Strategic Planning - Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future issues related to construction schedules; has broad knowledge and perspective related to construction activities; is future oriented; can create and execute competitive and breakthrough concepts related to facility design and construction.                

  • Customer Satisfaction - Meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it to schedule construction activities; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

  • Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.     

  • Business Acumen - Knows how Project Management systems work; knowledgeable in current and possible future practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her projects and overall performance; knows the industry, is aware of how strategies and tactics work in Construction management.

  • Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment including financial management of Projects.

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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or in a related field.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in coordinating facilities electrical system designs and supporting/ operation of facility electrical systems

  • Experience with Construction Contracts including engineering drawings and specifications

  • Experienced with Building codes, specifically CE Code (CSA C22.1), NFPA 70 (NEC), NESC & IEC and electrical specifications (IEEE System design books)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

·       Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;

·       Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;

·       Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

·       Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

·       GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

Renseignements sur la diversité

General Motors est résolue à être un lieu de travail qui est non seulement exempt de discrimination illégale, mais aussi un endroit qui favorise véritablement l'inclusion et l'appartenance. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de la main-d'œuvre permet de créer un environnement dans lequel nos employés peuvent s'épanouir et développer de meilleurs produits pour nos clients. Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à consulter les principales responsabilités et compétences requises pour chaque rôle et à postuler à tout poste qui leur correspond. Dans le cadre du processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent devoir, le cas échéant, réussir une évaluation liée au poste ou une présélection d'emploi avant d'être embauchés.  Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre processus de recrutement.

Déclaration concernant l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi (É.-U.)

General Motors est fière d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi.  Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en compte, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine ethnique, aux situations de handicap ou au statut protégé d'ancien combattant. 

Aménagements (É.-U. et Canada)

General Motors offre des occasions à tous les chercheurs d'emploi, y compris les personnes handicapées. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement raisonnable pour vous aider dans votre recherche d'emploi ou la soumission de votre candidature, envoyez-nous un courriel à l'adresse Careers.Accommodations@GM.com ou appelez-nous au 800 865-7580. Veuillez inclure dans votre courriel une description spécifique du type d'accommodement demandé, ainsi que le titre d'emploi et le numéro de demande du poste auquel vous postulez.