Electrician

Position: Electrician (Afternoon Shift - Monday to Friday 15:00pm – 23:30pm)

Location: Lactalis Inc., Calgary

Reporting To: Maintenance Manager

With over 120 years of brand heritage in the Canadian dairy industry, Lactalis Canada is committed to the health and wellness of Canadians and markets a variety of high-quality food products that help them keep balance in their lives.

Lactalis Canada produces milk and dairy products, fruit juices, cultured products, cheese products and table spreads with such respected brands as Beatrice, Lactantia, Astro, Black Diamond, and Balderson.

Our success is attributed to the loyalty and commitment demonstrated by our employees. Lactalis Canada recognizes and rewards employees for their contributions by offering competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information, please join us at www.Lactalis.ca

General Accountability:

As a key member of the maintenance team the Electrician will ensure that the day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. The Electrician will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility. Additionally, they will warrant safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees.

Critical Success Factors:

• Installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and upgrading of industrial electrical equipment in a food processing environment
• Installation, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and electronic control systems and devices
• Installation and maintenance of communication data systems, emergency stand-by systems, heating, ventilation and climate control systems
• Carry out work orders, apply corrective action and document all maintenance activities
• Read and understand blueprints, drawings and code specifications for layout and installation of electrical equipment
• Make recommendations and promote best practices
• Support health and safety programs
• Other duties as assigned

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

• A valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician
• A minimum of 2 years related maintenance experience in an industrial plant
• Knowledge of plant and equipment operations
• Ability to identify, problem solve and research alternatives within the scope of the job
• Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Available for weekend overtime as production demands require
• Must have own hand tools
• Additional experience or education and training an asset, i.e. millwright, welding, refrigeration, steam ticket