THE POSITION 

The Maintenance Electrician performs a variety of skilled activities ranging from but not limited to electrical safety improvements, trouble shooting, electrical HV & LV maintenance, machine modification, repair & re-wiring, and projects in the trades of electrical, PLC troubleshooting & programming, variable frequency Drive configuring & troubleshooting, High Voltage (600VAC & 240VAC) & Low Voltage (120VAC & 24VDC) work on all buildings and production equipment owned by Sunrise Markets Inc.

CORE COMPETENCIES 

Behavioral:

• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Health and Safety
• Commitment to Quality
• Communication
• Teamwork

Functional:

• Resourceful
• Economical
• Organization
• Time Management
• Cooperation
• Result Focus
• Customer Focus

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for working Safely and following all applicable WorkSafeBC regulation, CSA Electrical code & complying with company policies
• Carries out preventive maintenance / repairs on all building and production equipment owned by Sunrise Markets Inc. under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Shift Foreman or the Production Supervisor
• Responds to emergency calls and carries out break down repairs as required on electrical & automation issues
• Reports major incidents (that causes a serious machine downtime or when extra help is required) to Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman
• Works jointly with the Production Lead-hands and Supervisors and other company staff on operating and troubleshooting problems with production equipment
• Assists in the Root Cause Analysis process to determine immediate cause and help develop sustaining counter-measures for electrical & automation related downtime
• Maintains a wide variety of electrical tools in good / safe working condition including annual safety inspections as required by WorkSafeBC Regulation
• Assists in the electrical design, fabrication and installation of new production equipment
• Assists in the re-engineering of existing production lines or equipment to ensure that continuous improvement and/or safety objectives are met
• Complies and adheres to SQF, OHS and GMP standards, requirements, and practices.
• Inputs into the computerized maintenance management system, the work performed, materials and equipment used and other comments as required in detail
• Performs other shift duties or undertake projects as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Shift Foreman and Director of Engineering
• Reports observations of any deviation to the process/procedure or a defect or non-conformance to the product which may result in a situation requiring food safety assessment and placing product on hold or scrapping the product to the management immediately
• Liaison with contractors & suppliers on projects & initiatives as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Shift Foreman and Director of Engineering

TEAMWORK

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards for people safety, food safety, quality, cost control, waste reduction and complete and on-time delivery
• Promotes and follows all company and regulatory standards, including but not limited to; Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Food Safety, Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment at all times
• Report all safety concerns to a member of your Joint Health and Safety Committee and your Supervisor/Manager
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Required Licensed Industrial Electrician in good standing (Red Seal preferred)
• Required PLC Ticket/Certification or a minimum 5 years PLC experience troubleshooting & programming ladder logic and variable Speed Drives
• Required good written & verbal English skills.
• Minimum 2 year work experience as a maintenance electrician in a food manufacturing background
• Additional Tickets such as Field Safety Rep – FSR Class ‘B’ or Class ‘A’, Power engineer ticket (Class 5 minimum) etc. a plus and will be evaluated by the hiring manager
• Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical lifting of machinery and parts is essential.
• Able to work indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions
• Ability to operate mobile equipment including forklifts, boom-lifts, scissor lifts Etc.
• Good verbal and written English language skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter
• Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Permanent full-time (40 hours per week) position. 
• Exposure to noise and a wet temperature varied environment when in the production area
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs
• Wearing of company provided Uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume/CV to: 

Email: vancouverjobs@sunrise-soya.com 

Sunrise Soya Foods Inc. 
729 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1H5

We thank all applicants for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.