Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

West Fraser

29d • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals
seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Ranger Board MDF, in Blue Ridge, AB
is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical &
Instrumentation (E&I).

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this role provides technical
direction and frontline leadership to our E&I crew, ensuring safe, reliable, and
efficient operation of all electrical and instrumentation systems across the
facility. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong impact on plant
performance, team development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A Journeyperson Electrician or Instrumentation Technician trade certificate (Red Seal preferred), or an Electrical Engineering degree with relevant experience.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment by enforcing safe work practices, supporting company policies, conducting incident investigations, and ensuring proper training and adherence to electrical and instrumentation standards.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the electrical and instrumentation team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Work closely with Production, Technical, and Purchasing teams to maintain equipment reliability and support operational targets.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise E&I work activities, including work orders, priority setting, shutdown coordination, and emergency response.
• Support and participate in maintenance and capital projects related to electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with reliability personnel to support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee instrumentation systems including sensors, control loops, calibrations, and documentation.
• Contribute to maintenance planning, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary depending on education and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree