Lead Industrial Electrician

Position Summary

As a Lead Industrial Electrician 422A/309A, you are responsible for contributing to the company’s operational performance through maintenance program compliance and work order management, including reactive, corrective, and preventative maintenance for all technical and non‑technical components.

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food’s Core Values.
• Direct and lead maintenance staff in everyday scheduling, preventative maintenance, repair of all production equipment, and resolve equipment‑related issues.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance team, Planner and Parts Clerk to maintain equipment and parts inventory, using available resources to continuously minimize downtime and organize the Maintenance Workshop.
• Conduct major equipment repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds to ensure that equipment is fully operational, safe to operate, and within schedule requirements.
• Ensure staff are well trained in health and safety standards and proper environmental practices within the plant and the Maintenance Department.
• Be the embodiment and example of adaptability and composure in times of volatility, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
• Provide support to the team across all weekdays and shifts as needed in instances of vacation or other circumstances.
• Be the first adopter of new maintenance strategies and initiatives, encouraging participation and adoption among the team.
• Use CMMS and provide feedback to add value to the maintenance strategy.
• Develop and maintain a continuous‑improvement mindset among technicians.
• Provide and document continuous feedback to all technicians to continuously develop skills and motivate them.

• Understand and lead compliance with both Health and Safety and Food Safety practices.
• Inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair food processing equipment and machinery to ensure the equipment is always in proper working order.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet the required standards of precise, highly automated equipment.
• Ensure the Maintenance team members are responsive to production needs and equipment failures.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis (RCA) on complicated and/or recurring automation failure modes, including reaching out to third‑party vendors, performing risk analysis, evaluating potential causes, and assessing data.
• Independently conduct or coordinate the following assigned activities:
  • Equipment set‑up and changeover.
  • High‑quality, documented preventative and reactive maintenance.
  • Assist with facilities renovation and maintenance as necessary.
  • Test and observe equipment and machinery using tools such as ultrasounds, voltmeters and other testing devices to troubleshoot malfunctions and make repairs as needed.
• Take ownership and work independently without supervision, meeting tight deadlines.
• Prepare notes on learnings, contribute to procedures, share observations and training with the broader maintenance team for overall growth and development.
• Contribute to maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Exemplify grit in the pursuit of resolving emergency repairs, troubleshooting, and creating a harmonious and effective maintenance team.
• Record all maintenance and repair services performed, keeping track of all materials and parts used during the repair process.
• Demonstrate knowledge sharing by mentoring, training, and guiding junior and other maintenance technicians.
• Suggest and implement continuous‑improvement projects to improve equipment performance.
• Keep the work atmosphere fun by keeping it light and welcoming.
• Assist with troubleshooting, evaluate and implement improvements to mitigate repeat issues in the plants.
• Perform regular technical and non‑technical component monitoring, inspection and repairs, including preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all work meets quality, contract response and all other requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of a preventive maintenance program, ensuring that deficiencies are identified, recorded, and escalated, and that related documents are maintained.
• Ensure facilities are always kept to GMP, CFIA and BRC standards, and participate in preparation…