Tradesperson Licensed - Electrician - Richmond

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

Job summary

Purolator in Richmond, BC is seeking a Licensed Electrician to maintain, diagnose, test and repair material handling equipment (MHE) such as conveyors and gearboxes to keep operations running with minimal downtime and in line with health and safety standards.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, a 442A license (electrician) or 433A (millwright), English proficiency, and the ability to document work orders in CMMS and collaborate with teams in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience installing, maintaining, diagnosing, or repairing Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Valid license for Electrician or Millwright along with required certificates.
• Proficiency in English for frequent communications.

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)

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Parts Knowledge

Education

Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A)

Licensed Industrial Millwright Certificate (433A)

Job description

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Date: 14 Oct 2026

Location: Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V7B 1M5

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Description

Licensed Electrician

Location: 3700 Jericho Road, Richmond BC.

The Licensed Tradesperson maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.

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

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

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 541 - Richmond
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; Outdoors

Posting Number: 69983

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.

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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.