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Journeyman Electrician

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Job ID 325401 Date posted 04/07/2026 Location : Sarnia, Canada Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 
This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Journeyman Electrician  will perform maintenance and troubleshoot complex electrical issues on plant or production reequipment using in-depth knowledge and under occasional guidance and may provide support to others. In this role, you will ensure all electrical assets are maintained in a safe condition while completing preventative maintenance plans.

Location: Sarnia, ON
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Rotative
Compensation: $37.00/hr - $41.00/hr Depending on experience 

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance on facility assets
  • Complete scheduled quantitative preventative maintenance inspections on critical equipment 
  • Documenting all completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary 
  • Work independently and/or cooperatively with personnel of various departments to troubleshoot and resolve electrical, control and process systems problems 
  • Complete installation of new equipment
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada. 
  • Experience with variable frequency drives and various type of sensors
  • Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old.
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) 
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation 
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) 
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) 
  • Ability to work in confined spaces 
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays with advance notice 
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 
  • Experience with programming technologies, such programmable logic controllers (PLC) and variable frequency drives (VFD) 
  • Knowledge of motor control and troubleshooting  
  • Operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial work platforms 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and training in workplace electrical safety standards and arc flash hazards 



This full time position is located in Sarnia, ON. Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.


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