Journeyman Electrician

Global Cellulose Fibers•Grande Prairie, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Electrical Maintenance Team Leader in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill, employs approximately 390 mill employees in a 24-hour operation approximately 10 minutes south of Grande Prairie. The Electrician is responsible to safely assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment using hand tools and power tools. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdown and correct the problem. Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician or at least 3rd year Apprentice
Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and on-call
Experience in reading engineering drawings
Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with electrical and instrumentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Strong self-motivation
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
Strong communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong learning orientation and ability to adapt to change

Nice To Haves

5 years’ experience as a full-time Electrician
Ability to travel internationally if required
5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance

Responsibilities

Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.
Maintain wiring and control equipment in process areas
Maintain and optimize the performance of VFDs, PLCs, soft starts, MCCs, protection relays, and associated measuring and control devices.
Install new electrical equipment
Install and commission distribution and control equipment as per engineered specifications in compliance with Canadian Electrical Code.
Contribute to the improvement of safety and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.