Industrial Electrician / Power Engineer

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 103,155,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Extended health

Vision care

Discounted food

Training & development

2 weeks vacation

Job summary

STRIVE is recruiting for an experienced Industrial Electrician / Power Engineer to join a Surrey, BC food manufacturing maintenance team. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and production equipment breakdowns, with emphasis on preventative maintenance and plant inspections.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience in manufacturing and can work independently as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial electrician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors and controls.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs is an asset.
• Experience with 220V and 600V electrical systems.
• Food manufacturing experience is required.
• Red Seal Industrial Electrician or Class 4 Power Engineer preferred.
• Boiler and ammonia refrigeration experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial motors, VFDs, PLCs, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, relays, panels, and motor controls.
• Install and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, and other electrical components.
• Respond to emergency and unscheduled production equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose electrical issues and perform necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Complete motor replacements and electrical component repairs.
• Read equipment manuals, schematics, and documentation to troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on production equipment.
• Complete routine inspections of HP steam boilers and ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Follow food safety and workplace safety requirements.
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Education

Red Seal Industrial Electrician or Class 4 Power Engineer

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Electrical testing tools

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

STRIVE is working with a well-established food manufacturing organization in Surrey, BC who is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician / Power Engineer to join their maintenance team.

This hands-on role will focus on electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and production equipment breakdowns while supporting preventative maintenance and routine plant inspections. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working independently as part of a team.

ADVANTAGES

• Hourly range starting at $36 to $42/hr, depending on experience
• Primarily afternoon shift, 2 PM–10 PM, with flexibility for 6 AM–2 PM
• Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule
• Optional overtime on Saturdays is available
• 2 weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive benefits including dental, extended health, and vision care
• Perks include discounted/free food
• Opportunity for additional training and development
• Stable, team-oriented work environment with high employee retention

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial motors, VFDs, PLCs, and control systems
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, relays, panels, and motor controls
• Install and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, and other electrical components
• Respond to emergency and unscheduled production equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Diagnose electrical issues and perform necessary adjustments and repairs
• Complete motor replacements and electrical component repairs
• Read equipment manuals, schematics, and documentation to troubleshoot equipment
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on production equipment
• Complete routine inspections and rounds of HP steam boilers and ammonia refrigeration systems
• Follow food safety and workplace safety requirements
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative maintenance team
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of Industrial Electrician experience required
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Strong troubleshooting experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, and controls
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs is an asset
• Experience working with 220V and 600V electrical systems
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Food manufacturing experience is required
• Red Seal Industrial Electrician or Class 4 Power Engineer is preferred
• Boiler and ammonia refrigeration experience is an asset
• Mechanical maintenance experience is an asset