Electrician

West Fraser

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Electrician role offers a challenging, diverse and exciting opportunity to become part of our Maintenance team. In general, all Electrician roles are required to repair, install, replace, program, and test all electrical circuits, and equipment. Periodically perform or assist others in routine to moderately complex repairs or installation of automatic electrical and electronic controls.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Detailed and accuracy oriented
Understanding of AC and DC control circuits
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; have knowledge of 3 phase motor circuits, MCC’s, power distribution and lighting circuits
Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting-up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, work in elevated work areas and tight close spaces
Pass a basic written, oral and or visual electrical exam
Ability to attend mandatory off-site skills training
Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures to include performing safety observations, operate equipment according to safe work procedures and follow Zero Energy procedures.
Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
Ability to work nights, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends; ability to work overtime and willing to be on-call 24/7
Have 4-5 years of Electrician work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Proven troubleshooting skills; troubleshooting and tuning of PID loops; Pneumatics and hydraulics
Allen Bradley family of PLC’s and Powerflex drives and corresponding software
Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Baxley, USNR)
Process Network Communication Systems and Components—Ethernet & Fiber Optic
Basic network topography and infrastructure

Responsibilities

Test electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures
Inspect electrical systems, equipment or components to identify hazards, defects or repair
Troubleshoot, program and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Work with vendors to identify needed parts and recommend to Supervisor
Understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E & I drawings, blueprints and schematics
Program AC & DC variable speed drivers
Update power distribution system, MCC and switch gears
Install electrical equipment
Troubleshoot 3 phase 480V circuits and control voltage circuits