Industrial Electrician

Strescon Limited; Bedford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP

Tax-free savings account options

Educational bursaries for children of

Health & wellness programming

Job summary

Strescon Limited, a leading precast concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada, seeks a Journeyman Electrician to join the maintenance team at its Saint John facility. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance across production systems and assist with troubleshooting.

The role requires strong problem-solving, PLC program reading, and clear communication with management. Candidates should have 5–7 years in heavy industrial settings and be willing to work shifts with overtime.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification is required.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production and facility equipment and systems
• Assist with troubleshooting all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshooting PLC Programs and Programmable Controllers
• Conduct equipment inspections as required or as outlined by the preventative maintenance schedule to detect and diagnose issues
• Report detailed records of work performed to Management
• Contribute to plant upgrades and improvements

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical experience

PLC experience

Communication skills

Overhead crane maintenance

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial maintenance tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre‑stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow‑core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq.ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq.ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catchbasins.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production and facility equipment and systems
• Assist with troubleshooting all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshooting PLC Programs and Programmable Controllers
• Conduct equipment inspections as required or as outlined by the preventative maintenance schedule to detect and diagnose issues
• Report detailed records of work performed to Management
• Contribute to plant upgrades and improvements

Requirements

• Must hold a valid provincial certification as a Journeyman Electrician
• Journeyman Industrial Mechanic/Millwright or equivalent experience is considered an asset
• 5 to 7 years' experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills with the ability to clearly communicate
• Strong Electrical and PLC experience is essential
• Experience in the maintenance of overhead cranes is considered an asset
• Welding tickets considered an asset
• Available to work shifts on a flexible basis including short notice of overtime

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax‑free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever‑expanding number of construction‑related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.