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Maintenance Electrician

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Job ID 318683 Date posted 11/24/2025 Location : Calgary, Canada Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 
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.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196


Location:
Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full time
Shift(s) Available: Afternoon
Compensation: $43.86


If you are an internal candidate, please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Preform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment safely while abiding by all policies & procedures
  • Follow company policies (performance, safety, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
  • Perform administrative tasks including completing permits, parts ordering, and work order completion.
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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)
  • Alberta Journeyman Electrician Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Certification
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which include lifting up to 50lbs, climb ladders, and kneeling.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and control systems
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and P&IDs
  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley hardware: Drives, PLCs, HMIs
  • Solid understanding of industrial control systems and automation principles.
  • Must have own transportation


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a plant or production environment (manufacturing, processing or similar)
  • Basic commercial construction experience (conduit installation, panel wiring, lighting)
  • Familiarity with networking basics (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration
  • Ability to work different shifts and overtime if required.



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.



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