Electrician

Alta Forest Products

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Journeyman Industrial Electricians are an essential part of sawmill operations, ensuring that electrical equipment is in proper working condition and that mill production is maximized. This position will assist in planning layouts, installation, and repairing wiring of electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. The qualified candidate will hold a Journeyman’s license or equivalent. 3rd and 4th-year electrical apprentices will also be considered, depending on experience.

Requirements

Hold a Journeyman’s license or equivalent.
3rd and 4th-year electrical apprentices will also be considered, depending on experience.
Modeling, implementing, and complying with all company safety rules and industry standards
Utilize troubleshooting skills to assist in designing and repairing electrical systems
Understanding and working with - Three-phase systems, Controls, Transformers, Temposonic linear positions, MCCs, Variable Frequency Drives
Bending and working with RMC, IMC, and EMT conduit
Must be able to use and interpret the NEC codebook.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including climbing and heavy lifting.
Be willing to work weekends and holidays
Be willing to work both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
Must be 18 or older.
Is trustworthy and self-motivated.
This position has been determined as “safety sensitive,” as defined as a position wherein an accident could cause human life, serious bodily injury, or significant property or environmental damage, and is therefore subject to pre-employment drug screening, including that of THC.

Nice To Haves

Sawmill experience.
Experience with hydraulics, welding, and pneumatics.
Familiarity with sawmill optimization and scanning equipment.

Responsibilities

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 the location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit.
Pulls wiring through conduit.
Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connects 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 circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Observes the functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Repairs faulty equipment or systems.
Cuts and welds steel structural members.
PLC programming.
Troubleshoots electrical issues or ways to improve mill functionality.
Other duties as assigned