Maintenance Electrician

Corteva Agriscience; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Alberta is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to support production operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, an Alberta Electrical Journeyman certificate, and experience in industrial electrical maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining various electrical systems. This position requires on-site work five days a week and offers no relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Alberta Electrical Journeyman certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal certificate needed.
• Industrial electrical maintenance work experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support production by maintaining electrical systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on electrical equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and environmental regulations.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance work experience

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)

Familiarity with PLC automation (Allen Bradley)

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to adapt to changes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Alberta Electrical Journeyman certificate

Tools

Electronic maintenance module (SAP R3)

Job description

Overview

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We care about you and we care that you’re comfortable. While there’s no place like home, Corteva comes close.

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our Lethbridge, AB site.

What You Will Do

• You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you, and your colleagues go home safe every day.
• As a maintenance team member, your primary role will be to support production operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure the operation of company equipment, including, but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control devices.
• Perform electrical repairs, service, troubleshooting, and scheduled equipment inspections, following the prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Review and assist program leaders and teams with the electrical safety program to ensure adherence.
• Adhere to all quality systems & safety procedures, including environmental regulations.
• Make recommendations for improved safety through electrical programs and/or process changes.
• Work with the maintenance supervisor, coordinator and specialist on work queues, work orders and projects. Help organize and plan work, including seasonal shutdowns.
• Assist maintenance team members with their daily work tasks as needed.
• Assist production team members with their daily work tasks as needed.
• Perform overtime hours, including weekend work, as required during seasonal peaks.
• Scheduled on-call coverage required during seasonal peaks.
• Various other duties as required by the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Alberta Electrical Journeyman certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Electrical Journeyman certificate

Requirements - What You Will Have Or Will Provide:

• An attitude of curiosity. Willing to be mentored and willing to mentor professional skills as applicable to daily tasks.
• Rotating day and evening shifts.
• Valid Class “5” driver’s license required and able to obtain a driver's abstract.
• Industrial electrical maintenance work experience.
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining, repairing, installing, and troubleshooting industrial electrical panels and equipment up to 600V.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting electrical issues related to motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and installing MCPs, ICPs, fire and securing systems, and communications systems.
• Working knowledge of and willingness to interpret the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• An understanding of PLC automation (Allen Bradley) and ladder logic is an asset.
• General knowledge and some experience troubleshooting mechanical issues related to motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.
• Ability to adapt to changes in plans and effectively triage multiple trouble calls.
• Willing and able to climb and/or work in elevated areas, stand and sit for extended periods, and work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Comfortable with technology, good computer aptitude, and willingness to learn other company-specific applications as required.
• Experience using an electronic maintenance module such as SAP R3 is an asset.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform work involving repetitive motion and/or lifting.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain an organized workplace and have excellent critical thinking skills.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires one to work on-site 5 days a week.