Electrical Technician

Cavendish Farms; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Farms in North Dakota is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across our manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with OSHA.

You will document repairs, support OEM maintenance, and collaborate with teams on Six Sigma initiatives while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and supporting production uptime.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or journeyman status required.
• Minimum 1 year experience; able to work at heights and in dusty/hot environments.
• Excellent teamwork and communication; safety-conscious and self-managing.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to process line or emergency calls to repair electrical systems with safety and efficiency in mind.
• Perform lock out tag out procedures as required.
• Keep accurate documentation of work and maintenance history.
• Perform all equipment preventive maintenance as required by OEM guidance.
• Proactively maintain electrical systems for optimum performance.
• Inspect and maintain electro-mechanical production machinery.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control circuits, instrumentation, sensors, drives, motors, VFDs and transformers.
• Assist outside contractors as needed.
• Install new or revised equipment or devices.
• Forecast potential downtime causes and participate in improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical power

PLCs

AC/DC drives

DCS

Motion control

Motor control

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Safety compliance

Education

Associates Degree or Journeyman Certification

Tools

PLC programming

Schematic drawings

Job description

Job Description

In a timely and professional manner to perform all aspects of maintenance, preventative maintenance, monitor, troubleshoot and repair of all electrical elements in the facility ensuring safety, communication and efficiency. Ensures that all OSHA regulations are being met. Safeguard both employees and customers by maintaining the highest level of safety and sanitation. Proactively communicate with all departments in professional manner to fulfill company objectives. Create and lead a positive, safe, productive & professional atmosphere.

Job Description

In a timely and professional manner to perform all aspects of maintenance, preventative maintenance, monitor, troubleshoot and repair of all electrical elements in the facility ensuring safety, communication and efficiency. Ensures that all OSHA regulations are being met. Safeguard both employees and customers by maintaining the highest level of safety and sanitation. Proactively communicate with all departments in professional manner to fulfill company objectives. Create and lead a positive, safe, productive & professional atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• To respond to process line or emergency calls to efficiently analyze, evaluate and direct repair of the electrical systems so that maximum safety and efficiency of the system is maintained.
• Perform lock out tag out procedures as required.
• Keep accurate documentation.
• Perform all equipment preventive maintenance as required by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and preventive maintenance as determined by management.
• To proactively perform the electrical maintenance to ensure its optimum performance.
• Maintain and organize equipment documentation parts lists, drawings, schematics, PLC programs, repair manuals and maintenance history.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain electro-mechanical production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLCs, control circuits, instrumentation, sensors, drives, industrial motors (AC/DC), VFDs and transformers.
• Must understand of all aspects of the Sorters, Case packers, ADR’s, Baggers, Palletizer and Wrapper.
• Assist outside contractors as needed.
• Install new or revised equipment or devices.
• Forecast any probable future issues that may cause downtime.
• Train new employees as required.
• Participate in Six Sigma projects and carry out new innovative ways pertaining to maintenance to help reduce downtime, cost and waste.
• To maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• To attend and participate in meetings, training and continuing education programs internally or externally as deemed appropriate by management.
• Notify the Lead Electrical Technician, Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Engineering Manager of daily performance and/or issues.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associates Degree or Certification in Electrical or Journeyman Status
• Years of Experience: 1 year experience
• Must be able to work at heights and in a dusty/hot environment
• Excellent team and communication skills
• Safety-conscious, quality-conscious and self-managing
• Organizing and problem solving skills
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow
• Results-oriented; accept accountability for self and team
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple changing priorities
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Excellent attendance and safety records
• Solid work history
• Familiarity with computers and system interface software
• Possess knowledge & experience in:
  • Electrical power distribution
  • PLC's
  • AC & DC drives (stand alone and distributed)
  • DCS - distributed control systems
  • Motion control systems
  • Motor control systems
  • Industrial instrumentation (not mandatory but a plus)
  • Control and communications networks
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems (not mandatory but a plus)
  • Robotics (not mandatory, but a plus)

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms

is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.