Our client is a major player in heavy industrial manufacturing, operating complex production facilities across North America. They are recognized for their large-scale operations, advanced equipment, and strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. With a unionized workforce and highly technical environments, they focus on maximizing operational efficiency while maintaining strict health, safety, and environmental standards.

They are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Coordinator to oversee and optimize electrical maintenance activities within a heavy industrial plant environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production through structured maintenance planning and execution. It is a high-impact role within a complex operation, requiring both technical depth and strong operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Plan and oversee daily maintenance activities as well as major shutdowns, ensuring efficient execution with internal teams and external contractors.
• Supervise and support unionized electricians, ensuring quality of work and adherence to safety standards.
• Improve equipment reliability through root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and optimization of spare parts inventory.
• Identify and schedule corrective actions to reduce unplanned downtime and improve plant performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align maintenance activities with production needs.
• Support budget planning and cost control related to maintenance activities.
• Contribute to the evaluation, training, and development of the electrical maintenance team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and explore new technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Perform any other related tasks as required by the role.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive base salary in the range of $115 000 to $125 000 per year, with bonus potential up to 24%.
• Opportunity to work in a highly technical, heavy industrial environment with complex equipment (kilns, mills, high-voltage systems, etc.).
• Strong benefits package including health, dental, pension, RRSP/TFSA programs, and employee assistance programs.
• Stable, large-scale organization with long-term career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced maintenance strategies and reliability-centered practices.
• Leadership role within a unionized environment, offering real operational impact.
• Collaborative environment with access to training and development programs.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance within heavy industrial environments (cement, mining, pulp & paper, or similar).
• Strong experience supervising or managing unionized electrical teams.
• Solid technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems including motors, drives, power distribution, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience with heavy equipment such as kilns, rotating equipment, or similar industrial systems.
• Proficiency with maintenance systems (SAP PM/MM preferred), PLC troubleshooting, and tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or certified electrician (Blue Seal or equivalent preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments and manage critical situations.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with industrial safety standards.

Salary: Up to $125 000 per year, based on experience, bonus up to 24%. Schedule: Day shift. Status: Permanent

Please send your resume to Mike Kulakowski by email at mike@bedardressources.com.