Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

Skretting; Town of Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in aquafeed solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrician) in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. You will maintain and repair electrical systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have completed an electrical apprenticeship and have two years' experience in manufacturing. We offer competitive health benefits and opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate and deal with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Adaptable to a flexible work style and willingness to assist other functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Identify and repair defects or malfunctions.
• Collaborate with management on quality and technical issues.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Ability to operate under pressure

Education

Completion of Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future. Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. Skretting is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrician) to join our team in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs in our production facilities. The Maintenance Electrician will also collaborate with other departments and third-party agencies and technicians and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, and installations following schedules and checklists.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair defects or malfunctions, including emergency and corrective repairs.
• Execute planned and complex maintenance tasks, sometimes supervising third-party technicians.
• Order spare parts, materials, or custom-made components as needed for maintenance or repairs.
• Carry out modifications, overhauls, and propose technical improvements based on expertise.
• Collaborate with management on quality and technical issues, providing solutions to avoid recurring problems.
• Log all maintenance activities in maintenance management systems to ensure proper records and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standards, and procedures, addressing hazards proactively.

Qualifications

• Completion of Electrical apprenticeship.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and deal with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Adaptable to a flexible work style and willingness to assist other functions where needed.

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
• Local Benefits:
• Robust pension plan
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Our organisation

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.