Electrician

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Ukiah, CA

8d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC (MFP) is seeking experienced Electricians to join their maintenance team in Ukiah, CA! This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $34.99-$43.65 (Apprentice - Journeyman) depending on your level of experience. We offer full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match and company paid life insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here Relocation Assistance possible! The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant. The Electricians contribute to the overall function and performance of all onsite facilities. Sawmill and wood processing operations are highly dependent on automated processes, of which an Industrial Electrician is essential. Your job is to ensure quick turnaround in the event of component failure as well as planning and execution of maintenance tasks, site improvements, and machinery optimization related to the electrical trade.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2-4 years related experience and/or two years electrical technical craft training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with troubleshooting variety of electrical faults (motors, wires, etc.)
Basic math, algebra and geometry
Basic computer skills; Word and Excel
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to operate a company vehicle under company policy guidelines
Four years related experience and/or two years electrical technical craft training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Exceptional troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Programmable Logic Controller and Software - PREFERRED
Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Repair faulty equipment or systems
Implement electrical safety standards as required by NFPA 70. (National Fire Protection association- National electric code)
Maintain and repair high voltage equipment and power lines
Organize and manage large electrical projects
Troubleshoot and repair Electrical Control Systems
Troubleshoot and set up VFD’s
Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit
Pulls wiring through conduit
Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads
Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
Assist in parts organization, ordering and management