Electrician

Position Title: Electrician
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

 About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Electrician will be responsible for the day-to-day troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the facility’s electrical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day trouble shooting, repair and installation of low and high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electro-mechanical and control systems.
• Repair, troubleshooting and installation of machinery including electrical and electronic equipment, control systems and automation.
• Electrical wiring and testing of automated systems.
• Preventative maintenance and servicing metal forming equipment.
• PLC and HMI programming changes and troubleshooting including modification and calibration of equipment.
• Optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules.
• Ensure completion of required documentation, legal standards compliance,
• Assist in maintaining documentation for existing and new equipment, control, and building power system installations.
• Must read and interpret electrical and electronic drawings, schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches to determine problem and make appropriate repairs.
• Creation/updating of electrical parts lists as required.
• Provide assistance to mechanical installations as directed.
• Work with engineering, production and outside contractors to solve design, developmental and other improvement initiatives.

 Qualifications:

•  A valid Journeyman Electrician certificate is a prerequisite.
• 5 to 8 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing processes. 3 to 5 years of experience with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience with a wide range of PLC hardware systems including and not limited to PLC5, SLC, Control Logix, Motion Control, Micorlogix, Panel View, Indromat drive, and Power Flex Drives.
• Excels at interpreting manuals, blueprints, schematics, written instructions and maintaining logs.

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

 

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

 

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.