Journeyman Electrician

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Location: High River, AB 
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating

Compensation: $43.70/hr CAD

If you are an internal candidate, please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.

Benefits Information

• Benefits are based in our Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Vacation
• Extended Health & Dental
• Vision Care
• Pension Plan
• Short-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Principal Accountabilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Fire-alarm troubleshooting and installation/construction
• Design and carry out minor modifications on industrial equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Install industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Possess journeyman electrician ticket or equivalent
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud, noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, different shifts (4,5,5,4), and holidays with advance notice
• Basic ability to use a computer and typing skills
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Must meet and perform maintenance electrical task
• Experience with troubleshooting control failures
• Experience with electrical test equipment
• Has a knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Able to work in a fast paces environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to adapt quickly with industrial equipment
• Experience with Allen Bradley VFD

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to perform maintenance trades including Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing related work
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience with Arc flash and shock training
• Experience with fire alarm

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.