JOB DESCRIPTION

Since 1956, Sunrise Soya Foods has been trusted by generations to produce healthy and delicious soy products. As Canada’s leading tofu manufacturer, we are dedicated in our commitment to putting Goodness First® behind everything that we do. From our products to our workplace, we adhere to our values of: Customer Focus, Honesty and Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Corporate Citizenship.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certification.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility (preferably food manufacturing) as an Industrial Electrician is an asset.
• Strong preventative maintenance and troubleshooting abilities,
• Able to read and navigate electrical schematics and designs,
• Previous experience working with PLCs and VFDs considered an asset,
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment,
• Good verbal and written English language skills,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Strong organizational and time management skills,
• Work well under pressure and with minimal supervision,
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• Responsible for working Safely and following all applicable WorkSafeBC regulation, CSA Electrical code,
• Carry 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.
• Respond to emergency calls and carryout break down repairs as required on electrical & automation issues,
• Report major incidents (that causes a serious machine downtime or when extra help is required) to Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman,
• Work jointly with the Production Lead-hands and Supervisors and other company staff on operating and troubleshooting problems with production equipment,
• Assist in the Root Cause Analysis process to determine immediate cause and help develop sustaining counter-measures for electrical & automation related downtime,
• Maintain a wide variety of electrical tools in good / safe working condition including annual safety inspections as required by WorkSafeBC Regulation,
• Assist in the electrical design, fabrication and installation of new production equipment,
• Assist in the re-engineering of existing production lines or equipment to ensure that continuous improvement and/or safety objectives are met,
• Input into the computerized maintenance management system, the work performed, materials and equipment used and other comments as required in detail,
• Report 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 Foreman.