Journeyman Electrician

Bunge

$93K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Interprovincial Journeyman certification in electrical programs.
  • Third-year or graduate level in an instrumentation program.
  • Experience with instrumentation installation and troubleshooting preferred.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to work on-call, including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair control equipment and emissions systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC software.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a zero-incident culture by ensuring all duties are performed safely.
  • Maintain and support electrical equipment, PLC/HMI systems, and power distribution.
  • Operate plant equipment like forklifts and aerial work platforms safely.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records while coordinating with vendors and ordering supplies.
  • Ensure work areas and electrical warehouse remain safe and organized.
  • Provide mentoring to apprentices and new technicians.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness plans.
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
Full Job Description
City : Fort SaskatchewanState : Alberta (CA-AB)Country : Canada (CA)Requisition Number : 46386

A Day in the Life:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyman Electrician/Instrumentation Technician provides electrical and instrumentation support to plant operations, including troubleshooting equipment, installing new systems, maintaining the safety of employees and facilities, communicating with vendors, keeping accurate records, and participating in emergency callouts.

Position Details:
  • Starting hourly rate is $45.00
  • Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This role requires availability for overtime and on-call support based on plant demands.


What You'll Be Doing:
  • Perform all duties safely, demonstrate safety leadership, promote a zero-incident culture, and comply with government and corporate safety requirements.
  • Maintain electrical equipment, PLC/HMI systems, power distribution, and related services within areas of expertise.
  • Safely operate plant equipment, including forklifts, aerial work platforms, and skid steers.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and respond to breakdown calls, including troubleshooting as required.
  • Follow established work order processes, coordinate with vendors, order supplies, and maintain accurate records.
  • Maintain work areas and the electrical warehouse in a safe and organized condition.
  • Provide on-the-job training and guidance to apprentices.
  • Take ownership of facility performance with strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Skills/Experience Requirements:
  • Graduate of a recognized electrical program with a valid Interprovincial Journeyman certification.
  • Graduate of, or at minimum a third-year apprentice in, an instrumentation program.
  • Strong experience with instrumentation installation and troubleshooting is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills, with strong teamwork orientation.
  • Availability for on-call and emergency call-ins, including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, control equipment, and emissions monitoring systems.
  • Ability to install and calibrate process control instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves.
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, vendors, and contractors.
  • Ability to lead electrical contractors as required.
  • Ability to read and update electrical blueprints.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC software (e.g., RSView).
  • SAP experience is an asset.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Ability to work at heights or on elevated platforms.
  • Unrestricted cross-border mobility.
  • Ability to participate in on-call rotation as required.

Commitment to supplying safe food, maintaining a strong food safety culture, continuously improving the site's food safety management system, and complying with customer and regulatory requirements is essential.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits, including health and wellness plans, retirement contributions, and paid vacation and holidays.

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