Electrician

West Fraser•Dudley, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer a competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401-K savings plans with company match, and vacation. Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

Requirements

Lock-out procedures
Field Level Hazard Risk Assessments (FLHRA)
Electrical circuitry and components, including circuit breakers, motors and controllers, control devices, motor theory, rigging, precision alignments
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
Predictive and preventative maintenance
Computer and PLC skills
Able to use hand and power tools and to understand proper use, including multi-meters, knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase AC
Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations
Have 4-5 years of Electrician work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment
Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

Nice To Haves

Allen Bradley PLC5
Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000
Allen Bradley Panelviews
Allen Bradley Communications – Devicenet & Ethernet
Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Porter, USNR)
Process Network Communication Systems and Components – Ethernet & Fiber Optic

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, correcting, and maintaining all electrical equipment within the manufacturing facility.
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).
Identify and troubleshoot objects using electrical control schematics.
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 consisting of variable frequency drives.
Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot various optimizations systems.