Position Title: Licensed Electrical,Instrumentation Tech

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 45253

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Automation & Controls Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and communication systems across the Grand Falls complex while supporting the programming, maintenance, and optimization of PLC-based control systems. This role plays a critical part in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through expert technical support, commissioning activities, and collaboration with maintenance, production, and capital project teams.

What You’ll Be Doing.

- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, instrumentation, communication, and automation system issues throughout the facility.
- Support the design, configuration, programming, start-up, commissioning, and optimization of plant control systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLC hardware, software, and HMI applications.
- Configure, diagnose, and support variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, motor control centres, and associated control equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain industrial communication and controls networks.
- Provide technical support for optical and digital sorting equipment and other process automation technologies.
- Collaborate with Capital Project Managers and cross-functional teams during project commissioning and system upgrades.
- Assist maintenance and production personnel in resolving electrical and controls-related issues efficiently and safely.
- Communicate emergency repair requirements and technical issues clearly and effectively.
- Participate in standby rotations and provide after-hours diagnostic and troubleshooting support during breakdowns, shutdowns, evenings,



and weekends as required.
- Complete Job Safety Plans, attend safety meetings, and actively promote a secure work environment.
- Follow all McCain safety, food safety, quality, and environmental programs and procedures.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

- Licensed Electrician certification.
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and the Rockwell Automation software suite.
- Understanding of industrial communication and control networking principles.
- Knowledge of CSA electrical code requirements and Arc Flash safety practices.
- Commitment to following Lockout/Tag-Out procedures and all workplace safety requirements.
- Willingness and ability to participate in Industrial Instrumentation training and educational opportunities.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in industrial electrical and automation environments.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to learn independently and adapt to new technologies.
- Highly observant with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday with flexibility to support shift coverage, shutdowns, and on-call requirements.

About The Team.

The Automation & Controls Electrician is a key member of the maintenance and engineering support team within the Grand Falls manufacturing facility. Working under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor, this role collaborates closely with maintenance technicians, production teams, engineering resources, and Capital Project Managers to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site.

About McCain.

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