Lead Electrician

Weyerhaeuser • Dodson, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Dodson is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to provide frontline leadership for electrical maintenance and reliability across the mill. This role is a full-time hourly position that is responsible for coordinating and executing electrical work while ensuring alignment with safety standards, electrical standards, maintenance objectives, and reliability goals. The Electrical Lead serves as a central point of contact for electrical resources, electrical maintenance planning, and shutdown execution, while driving accountability, ownership, and follow-through across the electrical team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment 2-3 years
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical and control systems (motors, drives, PLCs)
• Proven commitment to safety and compliance with safety standards
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and team-based)
• Ability to lead teams and build strong working relationships across departments
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Office and Outlook)
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to work in hot temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout a shift
• Ability to work extended shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• State Electrical License or advanced electrical certification
• Experience in wood products or heavy manufacturing environment
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.)
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Control Logix, Beckhoff, or similar PLC platforms
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and reliability practices

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and direct electrical associates to ensure safe and effective execution of work. Foster a strong safety culture and reinforce safe behaviors in the field
• Serve as a role model for safety, ensuring adherence to all electrical safety standards and procedures. Lead by example in hazard recognition, risk assessment, and safe work execution
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with LOTO, NFPA 70E, and company safety programs
• Build team capability through training, mentorship, and continuous feedback
• Promote accountability, ownership, and clear communication across the team
• Support the planning and scheduling of electrical maintenance work using the work order flow process
• Prioritize work activities to support production and minimize downtime
• Coordinate electrical resources for outages, shutdowns, and daily operations
• Ensure timely completion and quality execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work
• Support development and implementation of proactive maintenance strategies
• Partner with operations and process control to improve equipment reliability
• Identify and eliminate root causes of recurring equipment issues (participation in RCA & RFCA)
• Support LEAN, reliability, and process improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot and support repair of electrical systems, including motors, drives, field devices, valves, system set points, and PLCs.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and mill practices
• Coordinate with engineering and process control on system improvements and modifications
• Act as liaison between maintenance, operations, and technical teams

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay (unless you are enrolled in the defined benefit pension plan).
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED