Electrician Lead Hand

Location: Port Colborne

Job Description

Lead Hand Electrician – Port Colborne, Ontario
Help Us Shape the Future of Nutrition

Location:

Port Colborne, Ontario
Position Type:  Full-Time, Hourly – Operations
Compensation:  $39.76/hr – This position offers a complete benefit package, including retirement, health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Pre-employment Requirement:  Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

About the Role
We’re seeking a  Lead Hand Electrician  to join our Port Colborne team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations while producing high-quality results that meet ADM’s standards. The position involves both hands‑on electrical work and team coordination in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

You’ll provide leadership to the electrical team, support maintenance operations, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

What You’ll Do

Provide daily leadership, direction, and coordination to electricians and maintenance team members

Act as a liaison between supervision and the electrical team, communicating priorities and updates

Support scheduling and assignment of work orders to ensure timely completion

Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to safety rules and guidelines

Assist with training, mentoring, and development of team members

Troubleshoot industrial controls, including Allen‑Bradley (AB) PLCs, VFDs, motor control systems, and electronic equipment

Perform and oversee installation of conduits, wiring, lighting fixtures, transformers, switch gear, PLC‑controlled systems, motors, and conveyor systems

Install a wide variety of electrical devices and control circuits

Repair, rebuild, and upgrade electrical equipment

Read and interpret ladder logic diagrams and apply PLC principles

Perform preventative maintenance and ensure completion of work orders

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department

Ensure proper care and maintenance of electrical and electronic tools and equipment

Perform other assigned tasks as required

What You Bring

Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities

Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Extensive knowledge of electrical and electronic systems

PLC troubleshooting experience required; AB PLC experience preferred

Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and calibration

Strong computer skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Detail‑oriented with strong verbal and written communication abilities

Strong commitment to safety and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards

Education and Experience

Must hold valid trade certifications:
442A – Industrial Electrician
309A – Construction & Maintenance Electrician

3–5 years of experience leading or managing a team

Leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial environment considered an asset

What’s in It for You

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Paid training and opportunities for career growth

A safe, inclusive, and team‑oriented workplace

The chance to contribute to a global company that’s improving lives through nutrition

Other Requirements

Must pass pre‑employment medical and reference checks

Regular, reliable attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as needed

Commitment to ADM’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Relocation assistance is not available

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, standing, climbing, and working at heights

Ability to bend, kneel, and work with tools as part of daily responsibilities

Must follow ADM health and safety standards and comply with all applicable local and provincial legislation

Accountable for full compliance with all safety and EHS requirements and promoting a strong safety culture

Benefits and Perks

Physical wellness  – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance, wellness reimbursement, and child physical activity reimbursement

Financial wellness  – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered…