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!

Location: Surrey, BC
Shift: Rotating - 12 hours a day
Compensation: Hourly $48.23 CAD. Well-rounded company pension package including pension after the probation period
Sign On Bonus: $1800 CAD

• Safety as top priority
• 15 days off in a month including Saturday and Sunday
• Supported by Electrician on shift
• Mentored by world class trades person
• Best road connectivity
• Multi-national crew
• Supportive team members and crew
• Great interdepartmental team culture

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.


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.