Industrial Electrician

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, and control-system failures on production and packaging equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, control panels, and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to established schedules.
• Respond promptly to production breakdowns and minimize equipment downtime.
• Inspect electrical components and systems to identify hazards, wear, or potential failures.
• Install and modify wiring, conduit, panels, lighting, and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Support equipment installations, plant renovations, shutdowns, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Complete work orders and accurately document inspections, repairs, parts, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, sanitation, contractors, and other skilled trades.
• Follow all electrical codes, GMP, HACCP, food-safety, sanitation, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain tools, testing equipment, parts, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Participate in overtime or emergency call-outs when required.
• Perform other electrical and maintenance duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Industrial Electrician certification; Red Seal endorsement is strongly preferred.
• Previous electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience in food processing, meat production, packaging, or a similar industry is an asset.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, automated controls, instrumentation, and variable-frequency drives is preferred.
• Knowledge of motors, control circuits, electrical distribution systems, and industrial automation.
• Experience working with industrial voltages, including 600-volt systems, is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems is an asset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated, warm, wet, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
• Ability to work around raw meat products, production equipment, and sanitation chemicals.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, shutdowns, and emergency call-outs when required.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow strict hygiene and sanitation procedures.

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