Electrical Controls Supervisor

West Fraser • Joyce, LA

9d

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Supervisor supports operational and maintenance objectives and helps the facility achieve top-quartile mill performance. The role troubleshoots electrical, instrumentation, and process malfunctions, including mechanical power transmission equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It also diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, AC/DC electrical systems, and related equipment.

The supervisor works with the facility electrical team to maintain and improve PLC and other automation control systems, while ensuring work is completed safely and reliably. The role trains mill personnel, supports development of the electrical team, maintains optimization systems, and helps local management identify and implement improvements. It also assists with project planning and start-ups, works with vendors, and responds to mill emergencies as needed. The successful candidate is expected to support production needs and may work flexible hours based on business needs.

Requirements

• Previous industrial experience.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley products, VFD drives, soft starters, and HMIs.
• Experience with PLC 5 and ControlLogix PLC platforms.
• Experience with Ethernet, DeviceNet, and ControlNet communication network protocols.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience working with high and low voltages.
• Demonstrated supervisory abilities.
• Ability to manage small projects and day-to-day work planning.
• Experience following electrical schematics.
• A good track record in troubleshooting.
• A proven safe work record.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience with controls and automation.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Interest in professional growth and relocation opportunities.
• A service-oriented attitude in support of production needs.
• Interest in continuous process improvement.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work with vendors to maximize process uptime.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and improve PLC and other automation control systems, ensuring work is completed safely and reliably.
• Train mill personnel and help raise the skill level at the mill to match the systems in place.
• Engage with mill-level personnel, understand their needs, and provide effective support.
• Partner with the Electrical Supervisor to assist in developing the electrical team.
• Troubleshoot drives, PLC issues, control issues, and electrical problems, including helping mill personnel resolve issues remotely.
• Maintain and care for optimization systems, including software and hardware.
• Respond to emergency situations at a mill as required.
• Identify improvement opportunities, help local mill management recognize them, and assist with implementation.
• Assist with project planning and start-ups and help mills meet or exceed ramp expectations.
• Work with vendors and help mills move beyond vendor support where needed.

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1.
• Competitive starting pay.
• On-the-job training.
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid vacations and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed