Savage is Hiring in Sydney, Nova Scotia! Here are just a few of the benefits you can look to receive working with Savage: Paid uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

$200/year steel toe boot allowance Excellent Benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with match into a DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan)

Generous paid time off policy that exceeds statutory norms

Shift schedule (5 days x 8 hours) In this role, your duties as a Maintenance Electrician will be to ensure the responsibility for safely performing the basic tasks required to ensure proper maintenance and repair of the International Coal Piers conveyor system to ensure uninterrupted offloading of International and Domestic coal vessels. Duties will encompass, however are not limited too - task associated with direct interactions with International and domestic vessels and their crews, interaction with other Savage team members, maintenance and operation of the electrical components of the coal handling system (large electric motors, PLC’s/Switch gear, etc.), posting and completing work orders within the company specific computer data base, and basic industrial mobile equipment electrical maintenance. Duties will also include Rail Center facility maintenance and assisting in Locomotive inspections at that site.

Here’s a preview of what you’ll be doing Tasks directly associated to the mooring of incoming vessels, and unmooring of vessels at the completion of coal discharge

Compliance with all requirements of Marine Facility security

Operating conveyor systems in accordance with all applicable safety practices

Working individually and collaboratively with the team

Completing daily safety inspection of equipment and facilities to ensure protected operations

Performing routine clean-up, housekeeping, and maintenance of facilities, equipment and coal handling system

Completing all training including regulatory compliance, safety, and all other designated training, as required.



(occasional out of province training is possible)

Performing other tasks as needed and required This is what we need from you Certified Electrician / Mill Right / Journeyman / Apprentice Red Seal preferred, not required

2-3 years of experience preferred Basic understanding of the operation of industrial mobile equipment

Preferred Experience: Coal handling or aggregate handling conveyor experience MFSO (Marine Facility Security Officer) or PWSR (Person with Security Responsibilities) certification Willingness to properly wear all required Personal Protect Equipment as deemed necessary by labour standards and Savage

Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

Clean shaven for the purposes of respirator and/or dust mask proper fit, and annual fit test

Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision

Dependability in attendance required

Work holidays and weekends as needed

Work rotating shift schedule and overtime when needed

Willingness to undertake equipment and facility maintenance task outside of the Pier Here are some of the minimum requirements for this role: High school diploma, minimum 18 years of age

Willing to work outside in any weather condition

Must clear a criminal background check

Climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend a ladder

Work in an industrial environment containing coal dust, hazardous conditions, confined spaces, and hot/cold conditions

Stand, kneel or crawl, and walk extensively throughout the day, sometimes on uneven terrain

Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do?

Our Team

Members come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Savage’s Vision and Legacy includes a commitment to providing opportunities for people “to do things they never dreamed possible” and guides us in all that we do. Are you ready to join us and do the right thing, find a better way, and make a difference?

📌 Maintenance Electrician (Sydney)
🏢 Savage
📍 Sydney