Maintenance Electrician
Surrey, Canada |
Overview
Cargill operates some of the most technologically advanced production plants in the world. We need dependable, efficient, safety-minded individuals to join our team. General Operators are vital to our daily operations. Examples of roles include preparing meat to be cooked, palletizing boxed product, administration work, using scanners and computers to track product, and verifying quality and accuracy. Please note, specific roles will vary greatly by plant and location. Safety is always our number one priority, and no matter your experience level, we'll train you for success. Your work in our plants can help you grow both personally and professionally. Discover how your work can nourish the world and help you thrive.
- Full Time / Part Time
- Level: Entry
- Travel: None
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Key Traits
What makes a successful General Production Professional at Cargill?
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- Safety
- Productive
- Hardworking
- Multi-tasker
- Motivated
- Responsible
- Team player
- Proactive
- Focused
- Efficient
Benefits
Compensation & Pay Equity
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Maintenance Electrician
Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive — a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field.
At Cargill we have a Culture of Safety, our goal is to return everyone safely back to their loved ones every day.
How would you like to become part of a World Class Maintenance Team working in a World Class Manufacturing Environment!
- Shift: This is a Rotating 12 hr day/night shift. One week days and one week nights within a 3 week cycle and 5 days off in between.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Monitor, maintain, repair, and upgrade plant Automation and Electrical equipment and networks within the boundaries of budget to ensure process continuity including: PLC’s, HMI’s, servers, switches/hubs, MCC, Motor, VFD, Instruments, UPS and PC’s.
- Champion support and role model food and operations safety programs and practices in partnership with EHS and Operations Management
- Plan Automation and Electrical work requests
- Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Other duties as assigned
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)
- Basic use of a computer
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- BC (Red Seal) or Inter-Provincial 309A/442A Electrician’s Certificate (Fully licensed)
- Must be able to perform electrical maintenance trade
- Experience with MRO (Maintenance Repair Ops) and/or MRP (Material Requirement Planning)
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School diploma or Equivalent
- Able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
- Forklift certified
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word.
- Working knowledge of inventory systems
- Able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
- Prior experience in Production Machinery related work in the food industry.
This full time position is located in Surrey, BC; however please expect receiving calls from a 204-area code in case you are considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
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