Maintenance Electrician

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: Rotating

Compensation: $50.05 per hour | Sign On Bonus: $2,000 | Other incentives

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance on facility assets

• Complete scheduled quantitative preventative maintenance inspections on critical equipment

• Documenting all completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary

• Work independently and/or cooperatively with personnel of various departments to troubleshoot and resolve electrical, control and process systems problems

• Complete installation of new equipment

• 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

• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old

• Possess an Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician trade certification

• Industrial experience with HMI and PLC Systems

• Knowledge of motor control and troubleshooting

• Experience with variable frequency drives and various type of sensors

• Basic computers use and typing skills

• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, 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)

• Must be willing to work from heights, in confined spaces, and other industrial conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience with Modicon 984 and Quantum PLCs

• Power distribution (600V, 12.47kV and 69kV) equipment installation and operation

• Programming experience with ladder logic, function block, and structured text

• Experience with PROFIBUS, MODBUS and MODBUS+, Ethernet, fiber optic and industrial wireless communications installations and troubleshooting

• Knowledge and training in workplace electrical safety standards and arc flash hazards

• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends or different shifts

This full time position is located in North Vancouver, BC; however please expect receiving calls from a 204-area code in case you are considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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