Industrial Electrician / Power Engineer

THE ROLE

STRIVE is working with a well-established food manufacturing organization in Surrey, BC who is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their maintenance team.

This hands-on role will focus on electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and production equipment breakdowns while supporting preventative maintenance and routine plant inspections. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working independently as part of a team.

ADVANTAGES

• Hourly range starting at $36 to $42/hr, depending on experience
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Primarily afternoon shift, 2 PM–10 PM, with flexibility for 6 AM–2 PM
• Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule
• Optional overtime on Saturdays is available
• 2 weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive benefits including dental, extended health, and vision care
• Perks include discounted/free food
• Opportunity for additional training and development
• Stable, team-oriented work environment with high employee retention

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial motors, VFDs, PLCs, and control systems
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, relays, panels, and motor controls
• Install and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, and other electrical components
• Respond to emergency and unscheduled production equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Diagnose electrical issues and perform necessary adjustments and repairs
• Complete motor replacements and electrical component repairs
• Read equipment manuals, schematics, and documentation to troubleshoot equipment
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on production equipment
• Complete routine inspections and rounds of HP steam boilers and ammonia refrigeration systems
• Follow food safety and workplace safety requirements
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative maintenance team
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of Industrial Electrician experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Strong troubleshooting experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, and controls
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs is an asset
• Experience working with 220V and 600V electrical systems
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Food manufacturing experience is required
• Red Seal Industrial Electrician is preferred
• Boiler and ammonia refrigeration experience is an asset in a Power Engineering setting but not required
• Mechanical maintenance experience is an asset

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