Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Skanna Systems Investigations; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits

Ongoing training

Job summary

Skanna Security & Investigations Inc. seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician for a highly automated distribution facility in Alberta. You will troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation systems supporting conveyors, shuttle systems, ASRS equipment, robotics, scanners, VFDs, motors, and control panels.

The role requires hands-on diagnostic ability across Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms. This is an off-shift position, with afternoon and night hours.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Proficient in PLC troubleshooting and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, controls, and automation equipment failures.
• Diagnose Rockwell and Siemens PLC-controlled systems using alarms and drawings.
• Maintaining conveyors, ASRS, robotics, sensors, VFDs and control panels.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance per codes and procedures.
• Document work orders, parts usage, and repairs in CMMS.
• Follow safety, LOTO, and site-specific electrical requirements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Rockwell AB

Siemens PLC

Electrical drawings

VFDs

Job description

About The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support a highly automated distribution facility. You will troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation systems supporting conveyors, shuttle systems, ASRS equipment, robotics, scanners, VFDs, motors, and control panels. The role requires strong hands-on diagnostic ability across both Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens PLC platforms. This is an off-shift role for a dependable tradesperson who can work safely, respond calmly to breakdowns, communicate clearly, and take ownership of equipment reliability.

About The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support a highly automated distribution facility. You will troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation systems supporting conveyors, shuttle systems, ASRS equipment, robotics, scanners, VFDs, motors, and control panels. The role requires strong hands-on diagnostic ability across both Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens PLC platforms. This is an off-shift role for a dependable tradesperson who can work safely, respond calmly to breakdowns, communicate clearly, and take ownership of equipment reliability.

Afternoon Shift : 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Night Shift : 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM. Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, controls, communications, and automation-related equipment failures.
• Diagnose Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens PLC-controlled systems using programs, I/O status, alarms, and electrical drawings.
• Maintain conveyors, shuttle systems, ASRS equipment, robotics, scanners, sensors, safety circuits, VFDs, motors, and control panels.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and site procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns, identify root causes, and safely restore equipment with minimal operational disruption.
• Support installations, upgrades, commissioning, network troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects.
• Complete inspections, work orders, parts usage, program-change records, and repair documentation in the CMMS.
• Follow electrical safety, arc-flash, LOTO, and all site-specific requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrician certificate or recognized equivalent; Red Seal endorsement is preferred.
• At least 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience with automated or PLC-controlled equipment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and/or Siemens PLC platforms; experience with both is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial controls, motor control circuits, safety circuits, sensors, encoders, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, equipment manuals, and PLC logic.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing breakdowns, and make sound decisions during off-shift operations.
• Clear communication, teamwork, and accurate technical documentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Automated distribution, ASRS, shuttle, robotics, sortation, or high-speed conveyor systems.
• Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal / STEP 7 diagnostic experience.
• Industrial Ethernet, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, remote I/O, barcode scanners, and device communications.
• Servo systems, machine safety, HMI troubleshooting, backups, and controlled PLC program changes.
• Experience using a CMMS and participating in root cause analysis or reliability improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive wage with applicable afternoon or night shift premium.
• Comprehensive benefits, pension, and company savings programs.
• Ongoing training in automation, controls, and advanced material-handling systems.
• Stable, long-term work with PLCs, robotics, ASRS, and warehouse automation technology.
• A safety-focused team where strong electrical troubleshooting makes a visible impact.

About Skanna Security & Investigations Inc. All Skanna Investigators and Security Guards are licensed by the Government of Ontario, bonded and insured. Their initial and on going training ensures that they have the skills to get the job done. Professional Conduct