At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are currently seeking a Industrial Electrician to join our dynamic team. If you're motivated by a quick-paced work environment, enjoy collaboration, and want to make a real impact on operational efficiency and quality, this opportunity is for you

Why Choose Olymel?

- Career Growth and Job Security: Enjoy a reliable job with opportunities for advancement.
- Company Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.
- Benefits: Take advantage of competitive benefits and attractive compensation.

Key Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Diagnose electrical, electronic, and control-system failures on production and packaging equipment.
- Maintain and repair motors, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, control panels, and distribution systems.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to established schedules.
- Respond promptly to production breakdowns and minimize equipment downtime.
- Inspect electrical components and systems to identify hazards, wear, or potential failures.
- Install and modify wiring, conduit, panels, lighting, and electrical equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- Support equipment installations, plant renovations, shutdowns, and continuous-improvement projects.
- Assist with identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety,



and efficiency.
- Complete work orders and accurately document inspections, repairs, parts, and maintenance activities.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production, sanitation, contractors, and other skilled trades.
- Follow all electrical codes, GMP, HACCP, food-safety, sanitation, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures.
- Maintain tools, testing equipment, parts, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
- Participate in overtime or emergency call-outs when required.
- Perform other electrical and maintenance duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

- Valid Journeyperson Industrial Electrician certification; Red Seal endorsement is strongly preferred.
- Previous electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required.
- Experience in food processing, meat production, packaging, or a similar industry is an asset.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, automated controls, instrumentation, and variable-frequency drives is preferred.
- Knowledge of motors, control circuits, electrical distribution systems, and industrial automation.
- Experience working with industrial voltages, including 600-volt systems, is an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics,



ladder diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems is an asset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.

Physical and Work Requirements

- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.
- Comfortable working in refrigerated, warm, wet, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
- Ability to work around raw meat products, production equipment, and sanitation chemicals.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, shutdowns, and emergency call-outs when required.
- Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow strict hygiene and sanitation procedures.

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Here’s what Olymel has to offer you:

- A truly family-like work atmosphere
- A service recognition program
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A group insurance program
- A group savings plan with employer contributions
- Attractive corporate discounts after 3 months
- A company committed to sustainable development, offering high-quality products, promoting animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reducing its environmental impact, and giving back to the communities it operates in thro

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