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Industrial Electrician

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Job ID 333320 Date posted 09/03/2026 Location : High River, Canada Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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.  

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. 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.


Job Location: High River, AB 
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating 12 hour shift (four (4) days on, five (5) days off, five (5) days on, four (4) days off)
Compensation: $44.30/hr

Benefits Information

  • Benefits are based in our Collective Bargaining Agreement 
  • Paid Vacation 
  • Extended Health & Dental
  • Vision Care
  • Pension Plan
  • Short-term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Principal Accountabilities

  • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layouts for industrial electrical equipment installations
  • Install, examine, replace, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components
  • Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
  • Maintain, repair, install, and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors
  • Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and related equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance records
  • Troubleshoot and install fire alarm systems and support construction-related electrical projects
  • Work with and maintain Allen-Bradley VFDs and 600-volt distribution systems (MCCs)
  • Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Journeyperson Electrician ticket recognized in Alberta
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial environment
  • Expertise with Canadian Electrical Code and industrial electrical systems
  • Experience troubleshooting and maintaining: Allen-Bradley PLCs and VFDs / Motor Control Centers (MCCs) / 600V electrical distribution systems / Electrical motors and control circuits / Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems / Switchgear and transformers
  • Experience with fire alarm installation and troubleshooting
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
  • Proficient in electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment


Preferred Qualifications

  • PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
  • Working knowledge of automation systems and industrial networks
  • Relevant certifications as Industrial Electrician
  • Red Seal ticket


Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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