Maintenance Electrical Supervisor (Portage la Prairie, MB)

J.R. Simplot Company; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agriculture sector is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Manager in Portage la Prairie. You will direct teams to ensure efficient plant operations, oversee maintenance budgets, and manage staff training. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience and/or training required.
• Industrial Electrician Red Seal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and automation teams for efficiency.
• Oversee plant systems for optimal operation.
• Responsible for maintenance budget for electrical systems.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controller

Human Machine Interfaces

Instrumentation (4-20 ma loops, 110 V AC, 24V DC, analog)

Network Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location:

Portage la Prairie, MB, CA, R1N 3A4

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

This role directs and coordinates the instrumentation, electronics, computer and electrical needs of the total operation to ensure maximum operating efficiency in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. This role is accountable for the maintaining, upgrading, continued operation of the electrical, instrumentation and control, the computer systems of the facility and in keeping up to date with the latest technology in the field of electronics. This role trains and manages the electrical and process control staff in a participative management style to ensure the quality, quantity of work performance and development of subordinates meets the necessary requirements to meet operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the electricial and automation teams to assure the maximum operating efficiencies are maintained to meet minimal downtime, quality, volume, grade, yield, safety performance and cost control.
• Work with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure that all plant systems are operating efficiently within their limits. Is accountable for the electrical, instrumentation, computer portion of the maintenance budget.
• Is accountable for identifying potential capital projects and repair jobs, and new projects in his/her area.
• Ensures the parts inventory for electrical, instrumentation, computer equipment is adequate to meet maintenance needs.
• Provide technical support to ensure the Floor level controls, SCADA and other information systems provide the necessary information to operate efficiently.
• Maintains a positive professional relationship with all contractors and equipment manufacturers. Ensures that the Plant Policies, Procedures and Union contracts are administered and followed in a fair and consistent manner.
• Is responsible to attend and participate in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Is responsible for identifying the training needs of subordinates, ensuring their participation in appropriate training activities, and reinforcing subordinate’s skill development with coaching, feedback and recognition.
  
  
  

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree from 4 year college or university, electrical engineering preferred.

Relevant Experience

3+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

Industrial Electrician Red Seal preferred.

Other Information

Have experience and/or training in Programmable Logic Controller, Human machine Interfaces, Instrumentation (4-20 ma loops, 110 V AC, 24V DC, analog) and network communications; read and understand single line schematics and drawings.

Job Requisition ID: 22569

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Plant - Portage la Prairie

Country: Canada

• Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**
  
  
  

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