Position: Electrical Foreman Reports to: Manager of Electrical & Controls

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to join our Projects team at Silver Hills. Our Electrical Lead Hand will be responsible for overseeing the electrical installation of industrial equipment and automation systems.

Opportunities

You will be a great fit if you are a friendly and hardworking team player who is eager to take on new challenges! This role is physically challenging as you will be working in a fast-paced environment, but you will have the opportunity to lead a committed and hardworking team of electricians and apprentices.

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You want to grow your career and expand your knowledge in the industrial automation field
• You are a hard worker with the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done
• You are self-motivated to solve problems and understand how things work
• You are passionate about healthy living and have values that align with Silver Hills

Character & ABILITIES

• You are a multitasker who can juggle priorities and remain calm under pressure
• You can make sound and safe judgement
• You are willing to shift priorities and tasks when necessary to drive the project forward
• You are a strong supervisor and leader
• You are a team player

Knowledge & skills

• You have a high attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• You have excellent supervisor and leadership skills
• You have a working knowledge of PLC control systems with basic PLC programming skills
• You have strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• You have strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• You have knowledge of BC Hydro standards
• You have a strong understanding of MCC and Control wiring (VFDs, Servos, Contactors)
• You have experience with Industrial Control Panels
• You have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Things you will do…

• Supervise team of Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices to meet and complete project objectives
• Be able to lead, organize, coach a crew of workers to install equipment as per electrical drawings and Supervisor's instructions all done following the electrical and safety codes

• Communicate both internally and externally with all required parties to ensure that projects are completed within time and budget in a safe manner
• Professionalism in client/contractor relations
• Communicating clearly and directly with other employees as well as contractors
• Plan, organize, direct, and control daily operations including completion of work scope
• Assist Electricians in control panel wiring, and coach them on knowledge gaps
• Enforce WorkSafe and Company-mandated Health and Safety Standard
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, Canadian Electrical Code, and project specifications.

• Follow all procedures for installing and maintaining electrical systems using City, Provincial bylaws, and Canadian Electrical Codes

• Help problem solve various electrical systems and equipment
• Assist with all types of electrical installations, including electrical wiring tasks, using schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and equipment specifications

• Work on site as required, with some time in the office
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work; exposure to all-weather conditions such as rain and cold/ hot temperatures.
• Depending on the task, you may be involved in repetitive motions such as splicing, pulling wire, drilling, installing light fixtures, receptacles, switches, motors, disconnects, etc.

· Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to conduct work while standing, bending, crawling, lifting, climbing.
• Ability to conduct work on ladders and/or aerial platforms and comfortable working from heights (on scissor lifts and boom lifts).

Requirements

Experience

• You have 2 years' experience as an Electrical supervisor for Industrial Automation Projects
• You are a Red-Seal Journeyman Electrician
• You have experience designing, installing, and troubleshooting safety circuits
• You have FSR B Certification

Nice-to-Have

• Desire for personal and professional development
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Electrical CAD experience and/or Basic PLC Programming Skills

License:

• Class 5 Drivers License and vehicle required.

Benefits

JOIN THE SILVER HILLS FAMILY:

• Fun and friendly work culture offering a great work-life balance with opportunity for career advancement
• Competitive wages, optional overtime hours available

• Paid premiums (night/ afternoon shift, first aid, trainer, dual ticket, lead hand)
• Employer paid extended health and dental benefits
• Free bread for you and your family, discount at Sprouted Oven
• Health & Wellness spending account valued at $300.00 annually
• Free voucher for $300.00 steel toe boots
• RRSP Matching (pension plan)
• Monthly staff appreciation events and giveaways
• Referral bonuses