Electrician

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Location: High River, AB
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating
Expectations:
Electricians are expected to do be good and in strong decision making, problem solving troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills in a very dynamic environment. Demonstrate ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadline, also to have the ability to work independently and in a multifunctional team with minimum supervision.
Principal Accountabilities:
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
Fire-alarm troubleshooting and installation/construction
Design and carry out minor modifications on industrial equipment
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
Install industrial instrumentation and related devices
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud, noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work overtime, weekends, different shifts, and holidays with advance notice
Basic ability to use a computer and typing skills
Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
High School diploma or Equivalent
Must be Alberta Journeyman Electrician or Canadian Journeyman Electrician with Red Seal Certificate
Preferred Qualifications:
Must be able to perform maintenance electrical trades
Able to perform maintenance trades including Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Prior experience in production related work
Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Experience with Arc flash and shock training
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.