Electrician apprentice Jobs in Red Deer, AB

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are currently seeking a Industrial Electrician to join our dynamic team. If you're motivated by a fast-paced work environment, enjoy collaboration, and want to make a real impact on operational efficiency and quality, this opportunity is for you!

Why Choose Olymel?

• Career Growth and Job Security: Enjoy a stable job with opportunities for advancement.
• Company Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.
• Benefits: Take advantage of competitive benefits and attractive compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, and control-system failures on production and packaging equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, control panels, and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to established schedules.
• Respond promptly to production breakdowns and minimize equipment downtime.
• Inspect electrical components and systems to identify hazards, wear, or potential failures.
• Install and modify wiring, conduit, panels, lighting, and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Support equipment installations, plant renovations, shutdowns, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Complete work orders and accurately document inspections, repairs, parts, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, sanitation, contractors, and other skilled trades.
• Follow all electrical codes, GMP, HACCP, food-safety, sanitation, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain tools, testing equipment, parts, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Participate in overtime or emergency call-outs when required.
• Perform other electrical and maintenance duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Industrial Electrician certification; Red Seal endorsement is strongly preferred.
• Previous electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience in food processing, meat production, packaging, or a similar industry is an asset.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, automated controls, instrumentation, and variable-frequency drives is preferred.
• Knowledge of motors, control circuits, electrical distribution systems, and industrial automation.
• Experience working with industrial voltages, including 600-volt systems, is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems is an asset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated, warm, wet, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
• Ability to work around raw meat products, production equipment, and sanitation chemicals.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, shutdowns, and emergency call-outs when required.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow strict hygiene and sanitation procedures.

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Here’s what Olymel has to offer you:

• A truly family-like work atmosphere
• A service recognition program
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• A group insurance program
• A group savings plan with employer contributions
• Attractive corporate discounts after 3 months
• A company committed to sustainable development, offering high-quality products, promoting animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reducing its environmental impact, and giving back to the communities it operates in through various initiatives, including the “Together We Give Back” program.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

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