Industrial Electrician

Atlantic Beef Products Inc; Albany; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Beef Products Inc in Albany, PE is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain, repair, and install machinery in our beef processing plant. The role requires strong electrical expertise, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time, on-site with weekend overtime and potential on-call responsibilities. Certification and hands-on experience in electrical systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as Industrial Electrician; meat/food environment a plus.
• Journeyman certification valid in Prince Edward Island.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship completed.

Responsibilities

• Execute plans of electrical wiring for lighting and systems.
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarms and systems.
• Install safety and distribution components (switches, panels, etc.).
• Connect wiring in circuits and networks ensuring component compatibility.
• Prepare conduits and wire connections through them.
• Inspect and replace old wiring to prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Electrical wiring installation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification (PEI)

Vocational training / Apprenticeship

Tools

Voltmeter

Wire strippers

Electrical drawings/blueprints

Job description

Industrial Electrician
Location: Albany, PE (On-Site)
Pay Range: $37.42 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Fulltime (40 Hours per week) Dayshift Monday to Friday plus overtime on Weekends.

Why work for us?

At Atlantic Beef Products Inc, we value our employees. We employ the best and most talented professionals in our production, quality, maintenance, marketing, and management roles. We are a goal driven company with a mission to provide our customers with high-quality Atlantic Canada produced beef products while building a sustainable business to support the regional beef industry.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (pension, extended heath and vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, AD&D) that are tailored to our employee’s needs, excellent career growth and development opportunities, work life balance, employee discounts, reimbursements, and more.

Job Description

The Industrial Electrician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or a designate thereof and will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of machinery and equipment within our beef processing plant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. This role requires a keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting and other electrical systems
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience as Industrial Electrician. Experience in a large-scale meat or food manufacturing/processing environment considered an asset.
• Certification from a vocational school or completion of an apprenticeship is required.
• Must possess Journeyman Electrician Certification that is valid in Prince Edward Island.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems.
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
• Very good communication skills and good problem-solving skills.
• Very good physical strength and stamina, able to lift, pull, push, and handle up to 80 lbs. This role requires constant walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods.
• Able to work in cold, hot, and wet environments
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to rotational shift work, work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed. Should be available for on-call during emergencies.

Our workplace is a meat processing facility that is an environment of multi-temperatures and varying levels of humidity. We convert live cattle into Federally Inspected beef products. Please be aware that is a condition of employment to work in all areas of the plant including the slaughter processing area, as equipment maintenance needs arise.
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Atlantic Beef Products however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background, reference and drug checks and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.