Industrial Electrician

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

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Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

Electrician

Reporting to the Electrical Maintenance supervisor, this position is responsible for providing electrical maintenance support on a variety of production equipment to support day-to-day operations of the plant. This includes performing preventative maintenance tasks, diagnostic and troubleshooting services, responding to emergency breakdowns and completing accurate work order data entry/documentation. This position may also perform project work as needed for new installations and customizations of existing equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper performance and operation of machinery and equipment for production
• Minimize production downtime by completing preventive maintenance inspections, planned work orders and responding to breakdowns and emergency repairs in an expedited and efficient manner
• Safe operation and knowledge of low, medium, high voltage systems. Single and 3 phase.
• Install, maintain, modify and repair all electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including transformers, switch gear, motor control centers.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and periodic testing, verifying of equipment.
• Tests troubleshoot repair, replace motor starters, variable speed drives, electric motors.
• Maintain and repair plant utility systems, HVAC, lighting, security, safety protection devices.
• Instrumentation knowledge of analog and digital devices, troubleshooting
• Carry out all work in a safe and professional manner complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensure high standards of workmanship quality are delivered to prevent manufacturing equipment breakdowns
• Perform Electrical and Instrumentation tasks as assigned by the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor.
• Complete maintenance shift report at the completion of each shift using computerized software.
• Review written documents such as work orders and equipment-specific manufacturer’s publications to perform repairs.
• Plan and prioritize workflow according to business needs and management instructions.
• Repairs plant production and building equipment by diagnosing failed electrical components by observation or dismantling and then repairing or replacing the components.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs
• Know and respect the rules concerning safety, quality, hygiene and the environment.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the Roquette Pea processing plant and its operations.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a certified Journeyperson Industrial Electrical License or Equivalent issued by the Province of Manitoba and a Red Seal Certificate.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together !

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