Certified Electrician

P & H Milling Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

RRSP Matching

Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

P&H Milling, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, is seeking a Certified Electrician to join our maintenance team in Halifax. The role focuses on repairing plant electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production and strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

Bring at least 1 year of electrical experience in an industrial setting, Journeyman Electrician status, and knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rotating equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain records in CMMS.
• Support spare parts inventory and procurement planning.
• Participate in safety meetings and required training.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

VFDs

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Rotating equipment

MS Excel

MS Word

On-call rotations

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Red Seal (asset)

Job description

Description

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Division: P&H Milling

Wage: $43.65/hr

Who We Are

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

Your Team

P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.

We are seeking a Certified Electrician to join our P&H Milling team. This role is responsible for the repair of plant electrical and mechanical equipment in an efficient, timely and safe manner ensuring the safety of everyone on site as well as maintaining efficiency of production.

Day to Day

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, plant inspections, and building maintenance as required, identifying issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures and maintain accurate records using maintenance management software.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and support procurement planning.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, sanitation, GMP, food safety, and BRCGS compliance.
• Maintain required documentation and records in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Participate in required safety meetings, training, and certification programs.

What You’ll Bring:

• Certified Journeyman Electrician; Red Seal certification considered an asset.
• Minimum 1 year of electrical experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Flexible to participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotations.

Why Join Us

At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program