Electrician

Bioriginal; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Wellness Coverage

Company Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bioriginal in Canada is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical preventative maintenance, support automation systems, and complete improvement projects to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment.

You will troubleshoot line equipment, read electrical schematics, document inspections, maintain spare parts, and contribute to cost reductions and continuous improvement while upholding safety standards and GMP practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in equipment maintenance, preferably in manufacturing; electro-mechanical line experience is an asset.
• Journeyperson Electrician or equivalent; post-secondary training in electronics/automation is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, organization and communication are required.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motors, VFDs, and control systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support automation systems and line equipment set-ups.
• Read electrical schematics and manuals; document inspections.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and equipment database.
• Work with maintenance team on cost reductions and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Time management

Education

Journeyperson Electrician

Post-secondary electronics/automation

Tools

PLCs

Motors

VFDs

Control systems

Job description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician is responsible for performing electrical preventative maintenance, supporting automation systems, and completing electrical improvement projects to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment. This role contributes to minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the facility.

• Responds promptly to plant and equipment maintenance needs as required, ensuring all SOPs and standard safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Assists in developing and follows all preventative maintenance programs within the plant, with the goal being to help ensure limited downtime of equipment and machinery.
• Assists in developing equipment maintenance and operation SOPs of equipment as required.
• Working as part of the maintenance team, assists in trouble-shooting during line equipment set-ups, and monitors and maintains the equipment for optimal performance.
• Maintains the Company’s equipment database to organize work orders, equipment repairs and equipment calibration for validation purposes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and manuals
• Performs equipment inspection and documentation as required.
• Ensures that adequate spare parts and supplies are maintained in-house to allow for quick repairs.
• Works on special projects as assigned to address cost reductions, improved efficiencies and production accuracy.
• Follows all safety policies, procedures and rules, and ensures a safe work environment for all staff.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of equipment maintenance experience is required, with a preference for experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with electro-mechanical operation of a production line (including bottling, packaging and general production) is an asset.
• Journeyperson Electrician or equivalent experience preferred
• Post-secondary training electronics, automation, industrial mechanics or other related fields is an asset.
• Attention to details and accuracy is required.
• Strong teamwork, organization and communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with HAACP and Good Manufacturing Practices is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motors, VFDs, and control systems is an asset
• Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills are required.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work independently is required.

What Do We Offer?

• Monday to Friday day shift
• Extended Health & Wellness Coverage
• Company Paid Time Off