Top Benefits
About the role
Electrician - Journeyman Red Seal Sun GRO Horticulture is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
LOCATION Sun Gro Horticulture Elma, MB, R0E 0Z0
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive salary
- Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
- Competitive matched retirement savings program
- The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
- The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Elma Plant is highly automated with multiple PLC, Motion Control, SCADA and HMI systems in addition to medium and low voltage power distribution and motor control. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician will be responsible for the:
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution, motor control centers, VFD drives and motor control.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of integrated electro-mechanical systems including pneumatic and complex hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshooting programming and maintenance of Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC controllers and network that include Industrial Motion Control Systems, GE iFIX HMIs, Common Industrial Protocol, utilizing the following technologies: EtherNet/IP; ControlNet; DeviceNet.
- Utilizing selected CMMS software for managing work orders, preventative maintenance activities, and task plans.
- Performing routine inspection and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Complete electrical aspects of new construction and maintenance related projects.
- Coordinate contractor activities as required.
- Keep work area and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
- Perform duties and operate equipment in a safe and satisfactory manner.
- Complete all jobs in a timely manner.
- Must be in good physical condition, able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to climb stairs, ladders, and rough terrain, working from heights.
- Work as a Team with other trades
Qualifications
- Provincial or Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification as an electrician.
- 5 – 10 Years in an industrial environment would be an asset.
- Proven analytical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Must be willing to work on a rotating shift schedule that includes both days and evening, 8-hour shifts.
- Knowledge of confined space/lockout-tagout/fall arrest training & procedures are an asset
- MUST be a Team player and work well with others.
- Leadership experience would be considered an asset.
Please note: All positions are required to work in a noisy, dusty, manufacturing environment.
Training Requirements: Successful applicants will be provided with training and support.
About Sun Gro Horticulture
About Us Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Who We Are Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior quality, branded growing mixes that yield exceptional results.
Services Industry leading technical and sales support sets Sun Gro Horticulture apart. Our dedicated sales team serves national and international customers and a dedicated Customer Care Center that operates in every major North American time zone. As an added benefit, Sun Gro’s exemplary Research & Development and Technical Support teams are on call to help professional growers troubleshoot and make the most of Sun Gro products.
Employees & Jobs Over 300 employees serve Sun Gro Horticulture industries and communities across North America. Our many scientists, technicians, managers, facilities workers, and sales professionals are the heart of our company. We operate a network of 20 production/distribution facilities across Canada and the United States and take pride in the high-quality jobs that we offer everyday people in small towns and rural areas. In turn, we are exceedingly proud of our team of employees who make it a priority every day to carry out Sun Gro’s stewardship of peatlands, ensuring that this abundant resource will be available for future generations. We are the industry leader in bog restoration/reclamation.
Top Benefits
About the role
Electrician - Journeyman Red Seal Sun GRO Horticulture is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
LOCATION Sun Gro Horticulture Elma, MB, R0E 0Z0
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive salary
- Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
- Competitive matched retirement savings program
- The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
- The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Elma Plant is highly automated with multiple PLC, Motion Control, SCADA and HMI systems in addition to medium and low voltage power distribution and motor control. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician will be responsible for the:
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution, motor control centers, VFD drives and motor control.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of integrated electro-mechanical systems including pneumatic and complex hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshooting programming and maintenance of Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC controllers and network that include Industrial Motion Control Systems, GE iFIX HMIs, Common Industrial Protocol, utilizing the following technologies: EtherNet/IP; ControlNet; DeviceNet.
- Utilizing selected CMMS software for managing work orders, preventative maintenance activities, and task plans.
- Performing routine inspection and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Complete electrical aspects of new construction and maintenance related projects.
- Coordinate contractor activities as required.
- Keep work area and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
- Perform duties and operate equipment in a safe and satisfactory manner.
- Complete all jobs in a timely manner.
- Must be in good physical condition, able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to climb stairs, ladders, and rough terrain, working from heights.
- Work as a Team with other trades
Qualifications
- Provincial or Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification as an electrician.
- 5 – 10 Years in an industrial environment would be an asset.
- Proven analytical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Must be willing to work on a rotating shift schedule that includes both days and evening, 8-hour shifts.
- Knowledge of confined space/lockout-tagout/fall arrest training & procedures are an asset
- MUST be a Team player and work well with others.
- Leadership experience would be considered an asset.
Please note: All positions are required to work in a noisy, dusty, manufacturing environment.
Training Requirements: Successful applicants will be provided with training and support.
About Sun Gro Horticulture
About Us Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Who We Are Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior quality, branded growing mixes that yield exceptional results.
Services Industry leading technical and sales support sets Sun Gro Horticulture apart. Our dedicated sales team serves national and international customers and a dedicated Customer Care Center that operates in every major North American time zone. As an added benefit, Sun Gro’s exemplary Research & Development and Technical Support teams are on call to help professional growers troubleshoot and make the most of Sun Gro products.
Employees & Jobs Over 300 employees serve Sun Gro Horticulture industries and communities across North America. Our many scientists, technicians, managers, facilities workers, and sales professionals are the heart of our company. We operate a network of 20 production/distribution facilities across Canada and the United States and take pride in the high-quality jobs that we offer everyday people in small towns and rural areas. In turn, we are exceedingly proud of our team of employees who make it a priority every day to carry out Sun Gro’s stewardship of peatlands, ensuring that this abundant resource will be available for future generations. We are the industry leader in bog restoration/reclamation.