Industrial Electrician Job at Ag Growth International Inc in Canada Full Time

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada looking for an Industrial Electrician. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities. The industrial electrician will be responsible for the day-to-day troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the facility’s electrical systems. This position may require an “on-call” work schedule in addition to standard hours of work. If you are excited about this opportunity, they invite you to apply.

Responsibilities of Industrial Electrician:

• Day to day trouble shooting, repair and installation of low and high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electro-mechanical and control systems.
• Repair, troubleshooting and installation of machinery including electrical and electronic equipment, control systems and automation.
• Electrical wiring and testing of automated systems.
• Preventative maintenance and servicing metal forming equipment.
• PLC and HMI programming changes and troubleshooting including modification and calibration of equipment.
• Optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules.
• Ensure completion of required documentation, legal standards compliance,
• Assist in maintaining documentation for existing and new equipment, control, and building power system installations.
• Must read and interpret electrical and electronic drawings, schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches to determine problem and make appropriate repairs.
• Creation/updating of electrical parts lists as required.
• Provide assistance to mechanical installations as directed.
• Work with engineering, production and outside contractors to solve design, developmental and other improvement initiatives.
• Help Development and implementation of preventive maintenance system.
• Use forklift or overhead crane as required to perform required maintenance.

Eligibility Criteria for Industrial Electrician:

• A valid Journeyman Electrician certificate is a prerequisite.
• 5 to 8 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing processes.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience with a wide range of PLC hardware systems including and not limited to PLC5, SLC, Control Logix, Motion Control, Micrologix, Panel View, Indromat drive, and Power Flex Drives.
• Excels at interpreting manuals, blueprints, schematics, written instructions and maintaining logs.
• Strong communication and team skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of electronics and computer science.
• Excellent Troubleshooting Skills.
• Able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds repeatedly.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Support with training, testing and obtaining Red Seal certification!
• On the job training and advancement opportunities
• Great company and team culture
• Health, Dental Benefits and Life Insurance
• RRSP/DPSP matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match.
• Short/Long term disability

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.