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. Our Electrician position is responsible for troubleshooting, correcting, and maintaining all electrical equipment within the manufacturing facility.

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

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