Skanna Security & Investigations Inc.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Calgary, Alberta•Full-time
About the Job
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support a highly automated distribution facility. You will troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation systems supporting conveyors, shuttle systems, ASRS equipment, robotics, scanners, VFDs, motors, and control panels. The role requires strong hands-on diagnostic ability across both Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens PLC platforms. This is an off-shift role for a dependable tradesperson who can work safely, respond calmly to breakdowns, communicate clearly, and take ownership of equipment reliability.
Afternoon Shift : 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
Night Shift : 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, controls, communications, and automation-related equipment failures.
- Diagnose Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens PLC-controlled systems using programs, I/O status, alarms, and electrical drawings.
- Maintain conveyors, shuttle systems, ASRS equipment, robotics, scanners, sensors, safety circuits, VFDs, motors, and control panels.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and site procedures.
- Respond to breakdowns, identify root causes, and safely restore equipment with minimal operational disruption.
- Support installations, upgrades, commissioning, network troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects.
- Complete inspections, work orders, parts usage, program-change records, and repair documentation in the CMMS.
- Follow electrical safety, arc-flash, LOTO, and all site-specific requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrician certificate or recognized equivalent; Red Seal endorsement is preferred.
- At least 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience with automated or PLC-controlled equipment.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and/or Siemens PLC platforms; experience with both is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial controls, motor control circuits, safety circuits, sensors, encoders, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, equipment manuals, and PLC logic.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing breakdowns, and make sound decisions during off-shift operations.
- Clear communication, teamwork, and accurate technical documentation skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Automated distribution, ASRS, shuttle, robotics, sortation, or high-speed conveyor systems.
- Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal / STEP 7 diagnostic experience.
- Industrial Ethernet, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, remote I/O, barcode scanners, and device communications.
- Servo systems, machine safety, HMI troubleshooting, backups, and controlled PLC program changes.
- Experience using a CMMS and participating in root cause analysis or reliability improvement.
What We Offer:
- Competitive wage with applicable afternoon or night shift premium.
- Comprehensive benefits, pension, and company savings programs.
- Ongoing training in automation, controls, and advanced material-handling systems.
- Stable, long-term work with PLCs, robotics, ASRS, and warehouse automation technology.
- A safety-focused team where strong electrical troubleshooting makes a visible impact.