Licensed Electrician

About the role

Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, is looking for a Licensed Electrician in Saskatoon. The role covers reactive, preventive and predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, plus the installation, maintenance and optimization of electrical, instrumentation, PLC, power/control and automation systems across the facility.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, hydraulic, HVAC and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and related devices
• Install, examine, replace or repair wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting and other electrical components
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to plan equipment layouts
• Test equipment for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Run preventative maintenance programs and keep records in the CMMS
• Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation

Required profile

• Certified Industrial Electrician
• Experience in food processing or manufacturing (preferred)
• Solid understanding of and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Able to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision
• Strong organization, analytical and documentation skills, and effective communication
• Capable of medium to heavy lifting

What we offer

• Pay of $46.36 per hour plus a night shift premium of $1.60/h
• Rotating schedule: 5 days on, 5 days off, or 2 days on, 2 days off
• Group insurance, family assistance program and a group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with employer match, paid sick days and volunteer day off
• Discounted Saputo products and employee activities