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Industrial Electrician
@ OSCO
Saint John, New Brunswick
Overview
Strescon Limited, part of the OSCO Construction Group, is hiring a full-time Industrial Electrician for its precast concrete plants in Saint John and Bedford. The work covers electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting and PLC programming on production equipment, with flexible shifts including short-notice overtime. The posting lists health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and TFSA options, and other benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production and facility equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Troubleshoot PLC programs and programmable controllers
- Conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
- Report detailed records of work to management
Requirements summary:
- Valid provincial Journeyman Electrician certification
- 5 to 7 years in a heavy industrial environment
- Strong electrical and PLC experience
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
- Journeyman Industrial Mechanic/Millwright experience an asset
- Overhead crane maintenance and welding tickets an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Electrician, Welding tickets |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Wellness |
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OSCO
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 55 |
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.
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