Industrial Electrician

About Us

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia. 

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins. 

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production and facility equipment and systems
• Assist with troubleshooting all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshooting PLC Programs and Programmable Controllers
• Conduct equipment inspections as required or as outlined by the preventative maintenance schedule to detect and diagnose issues
• Report detailed records of work performed to Management
• Contribute to plant upgrades and improvements

Requirements

• Must hold a valid provincial certification as a Journeyman Electrician
• Journeyman Industrial Mechanic/Millwright or equivalent experience is considered an asset
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills with the ability to clearly communicate
• Strong Electrical and PLC experience is essential
• Experience in the maintenance of overhead cranes is considered an asset
• Welding tickets considered an asset

• Available to work shifts on a flexible basis including short notice of overtime  

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships. 

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.