Electrical Apprentice

Skretting; Town of Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable nutritional solutions is seeking an Electrical Apprentice (3rd or 4th year) in St. Andrews, NB. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should be motivated electricians with a minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include a robust pension plan, competitive health benefits, and relocation support within Canada.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision

Short-term/Long-term Disability

10 vacation days to start

Annual bonus

Relocation benefits within Canada

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate under pressure with changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Log all maintenance activities in management systems.

Skills

Motivated 3rd or 4th year apprentice electrician

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Apprentice (3rd or 4th year)

Location

St. Andrews, NB

Hours

Full-Time. 40 hours a week. Day & Night shifts rotating weekly.

Why Join Us

Get ready to Own Impact as Electrical Apprentice (3rd or 4th year) at Skretting, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed in a sustainable way to a growing population.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a motivated 3rd- or 4th-year apprentice electrician to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and collaborating with other departments and third‑party agencies and technicians. It also requires contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the plant and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, and installations following schedules and checklists.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair defects or malfunctions, including emergency and corrective repairs.
• Execute planned and complex maintenance tasks, sometimes supervising third‑party technicians.
• Order spare parts, materials, or custom‑made components as needed for maintenance or repairs.
• Carry out modifications, overhaul, and propose technical improvements based on expertise.
• Collaborate with management on quality and technical issues, providing solutions to avoid recurring problems.
• Log all maintenance activities in maintenance management systems to ensure proper records and equipment history.

Who We’re Looking For

• Motivated 3rd or 4th year apprentice electrician.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

You’ll Also Need

• Ability to operate under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and deal with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Adaptable to a flexible work style and willingness to assist other functions where needed.

What You’ll Receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately‑owned businesses, known for its stability and long‑term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching.
• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance.
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered).
• Annual bonus.
• Relocation benefits within Canada.

How and Why to Find Out More

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please note that candidates applying to Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

Final candidates who are offered the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Our Organisation

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.