ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Status: Full-time
Company: Whole Leaf Ltd.
Location: Coaldale, AB
Hours: Day shift, hours may be irregular and outside of office hours, rotating schedule Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday
Whole Leaf Ltd., part of the Star Group of companies, houses five greenhouse technologies all under one roof and is truly state of the art in all facets. Whole Leaf is a world leader in sustainable greenhouse grown, one of a kind leafy greens with just over 11 acres of growing space. We are the exclusive grower of Inspired Greens and Inspired Leaves and our lettuce is grown clean year round without the use of pesticides. Robotic equipment is used ensuring that our many varieties of lettuce are untouched by human hands throughout their life cycle in the greenhouse. Whole Leaf is proud to be the first greenhouse in North America to use this advanced technology. With products listed at all major retailers and foodservice companies Whole Leaf continues to set a high bar as the best greenhouse grown greens available in the world.
Passion, persistence, teamwork and a dash of prairie humility.
If you embody those values and want to hit the ground running in a fun, fast paced, dynamic environment and work for a company with a culture based on collaboration and innovation then you may be just what we are looking for!
We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspection, breakdown, installation, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems
• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs, minimizing impact on production
• Keep record of preventative maintenance tasks, corrective action and downtime reporting
• Comply with and enforce safety standards (OHS, CSA, and Food Safety)
• Test, diagnose and repair electronic control circuits, components, assemblies and systems
• Coordinate and work with licensed trades people and third-party contractors when needed
• Participate in the commissioning of new equipment (training, installation, etc.); and decommissioning
• Keep organized and maintain inventory of all equipment, tools, and spare parts, manuals, and warranties

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Strong electrical trouble shooting skills
• Able to work on a large variety of voltages and electronics
• Able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematic drawings
• Comfortable and confident safely using a variety of tools (hand-held/power) and equipment
• Attention to detail
• Mechanically inclined problem-solving skills
• Superior communication (English language) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and able to work under pressure; flexible
• Able to work irregular hours when necessary
• On-call rotation
• Takes initiative as well as direction
• Physically fit; able to lift > 50 lbs; stand/work on feet for extended period of time; repetitive and strenuous tasks in uncomfortable conditions (confined spaces, extreme hot/cold temperatures, and humidity)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certificate required
• Other trade certificates are considered an asset
• Recent experience working in a similar position, 3-5 years
• Experience working with the following systems: conveyors, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls/PLCs
• Knowledge and experience working with variable frequency drives.
• Current/valid Forklift Operator, Driver’s License and First Aid Certificate considered assets

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume (in PDF Form) in confidence.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• The greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale. Do you have reliable transportation to get you to and from work?
• Are you capable of working in a hot and humid environment for an excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week?
• Are you able to provide a criminal record check upon hire?
• Please state if you are looking for full-time or part-time employment.

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details