Electrical Controls Supervisor

West Fraser•Joyce, LA

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Supervisor supports operational and maintenance objectives at a mill, helping the facility achieve top-quartile performance. The role troubleshoots electrical, instrumentation, process, mechanical power transmission, hydraulic, and pneumatic malfunctions. It also diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, AC/DC electrical systems, and related equipment. Working with the facility’s electrical team, the supervisor helps maintain and improve PLC and other automation control systems, ensuring work is completed safely and reliably. The position develops mill personnel’s skills, partners with the Electrical Supervisor on team development, supports troubleshooting and optimization systems, and helps mills identify and implement improvements. The role may also assist with project planning, startups, and production ramp expectations, work with vendors, and respond to mill emergencies. West Fraser describes itself as a growing wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe, and emphasizes internal promotion and continuous development.

Requirements

Previous industrial experience.
Familiarity with Allen Bradley products, VFD drives, soft starters, and HMIs.
Experience with PLC 5 and Control Logix PLC platforms.
Experience with communication network protocols including Ethernet, DeviceNet, and ControlNet.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software packages.
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 with troubleshooting skills.
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 growth and consideration of relocation opportunities for further development.
A service-based attitude in supporting production needs.
Focus on continuous process improvements.
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

Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, process, mechanical power transmission, hydraulic, and pneumatic malfunctions.
Diagnose, repair, and overhaul automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, electrical AC/DC systems, and related systems.
Help maintain and improve PLC and other automation control systems while ensuring work is completed safely and reliably.
Train mill personnel and raise their skill levels to match the systems in place.
Engage with mill personnel, understand mill needs, and deliver effective support, including troubleshooting remotely and guiding personnel through issues.
Partner with the Electrical Supervisor to help develop the electrical team.
Troubleshoot drives, PLCs, control systems, and electrical issues.
Maintain and care for optimization systems, including software and hardware.
Respond to mill emergency situations as needed.
Identify opportunities for improvement, help local mill management recognize them, and assist the mill in implementing improvements.
Assist with project planning and startups, and help mills meet or exceed ramp expectations.
Work with vendors and help move the mill beyond the vendors’ expertise.