Tradesperson Licensed - Electrician - Richmond

Purolator Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. is hiring a Licensed Electrician for Richmond, BC. The role focuses on preventative maintenance and repair of material handling equipment in a warehouse setting, with night shift hours.

A strong background in electrical and mechanical trades is required, along with a valid 442A or 433A certificate and clean driving history. The position leads the maintenance of conveyors and related systems, ensuring uptime and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Specialized courses normally taught in community colleges (approx. three years).
• Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) required.
• Licensed Industrial Millwright Certificate (433A) required.
• 5 years of experience as electrician or millwright maintaining material handling equipment.
• 3 years driving experience with no more than four demerit points on the driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular preventative/predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) to keep equipment in good repair and compliant with safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical failures to minimize downtime and downstream service impact.
• Inspect and monitor MHE and related facilities.
• Prepare and maintain safety and operational reports.
• Coordinate and document work orders in CMMS.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Parts Knowledge

Equipment Installation

Education

Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A)

Licensed Industrial Millwright Certificate (433A)

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen?

We go there for you. The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Description

Licensed Electrician

Shift

Sunday - Thursday - 11:30pm-8:00am 30 mins unpaid break

Hours

40 hrs per week

Location

3700 Jericho Road, Richmond BC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular preventative / predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to maintain equipment in a good state of repair in compliance with health and safety standards
• Diagnose and repair Material Handling Equipment mechanical or electrical failures to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime to reduce downstream impact to service delivery
• Inspect and monitor Material Handling Equipment and related facilities
• Prepare and maintain reports (e.g., safety, operational)
• Coordinate and document work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Education

Completion of Specialized Courses Normally Taught in Community or Recognized Specialty Colleges Consisting of About Three Academic Years

For electrician roles, a Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) is required

For millwright roles, a Licensed Industrial Millwright Certificate (433A) is required

Experience

5 years of experience either as an electrician or millwright that installs, maintains, diagnoses, or repairs Material Handling Equipment.

3 Years driving experience, no more than four (4) demerit points on your drivers abstract

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Parts Knowledge

Equipment Installation

Language Requirement

Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 541 - Richmond

Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; Outdoors

Equal Opportunity Statement

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact [e-mail].

We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.