Journeyman Electrician

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Our team is looking for a Journeyman Electrician for our Sofina plant operations located in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.

Join our family of diverse, talented, and dedicated people and become part of an industry leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world.

Hourly rate: $42.05/hr + $0.60/hr shift differential +$0.60/hr for afternoon shift.

Rotational Shifts Monday – Friday. Days 5:30 am – 1:30 pm and Afternoons 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Full benefits (health, dental, vision and disability) after probation

Excellent Pension plan with 6% company contribution after 1 year

Small town community atmosphere, lower cost of living and negligible work commute time

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyman Electrician is responsible for performing electrical corrective and preventative maintenance of all facility, production machinery and refrigeration equipment. This position will be working on projects to improve safety, production efficiency, and environment at the Wynyard Plant. Other duties as required and directed by management. Rotational 8-hour shift schedule including days and afternoons start times.

• Accountable to quickly trouble shoot, diagnose and repair problems as they occur on any plant production equipment or any of the facilities and grounds equipment.
• Systematically diagnoses faults in electrical and electronic systems and equipment and repairs or replaces electrical and electronic components as required.
• Plans installations from blueprints, sketches and specifications and installs all electrical and electronic devices according to the electrical code.
• Work in and promote a safe working environment and work in strict compliance with all Health and Safety, HACCP, Sofina policies, process SOPs, wear required PPE and follow all relevant GMPs.
• Promote good communication and collaboration, both within the maintenance team and other stakeholders.
• Responsible to follow all preventive maintenance processes and procedures and schedules.
• Accurate reporting of all outstanding and completed work, including parts and tools used.
• Work on other projects and duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Must have a valid Provincial Electrician Journeyman Certificate and Red Seal status. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a licensed Electrician.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge, including working knowledge of PLC’s, equipment automation and instrumentation.
• Aptitude for quick troubleshooting and diagnosis of problems with machinery, systems and facilities.
• Industrial plant maintenance experience an asset.
• Must have good communication skills, initiative and excellent attendance.
• Must be willing to work assigned shift rotations including weekend OT as required.
• Highly organized with excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Some heavy lifting may be required. Must be able to work on lifts and ladders.
• Other duties assigned by the Maintenance supervisor and/or designate.