Maintenance Electrician

Arauco•Albany, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Duraflake team as a Maintenance Electrician! We are currently hiring for two Maintenance Electrician openings at our Duraflake wood products mill. Compensation varies based on position, qualifications, licensure, and experience. Current pay ranges are outlined below for each position. Dayshift Maintenance Electricians require a Plant Journeyman or Journeyman Electrician license and work 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. Shift Maintenance Electricians also require a Plant Journeyman or Journeyman Electrician license and work a 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3 rotation), alternating between days and nights every two weeks. Qualified Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) candidates may be considered for the Shift Maintenance Electrician position and will participate in a structured development program. Highly qualified candidates with exceptional industrial electrical experience may be considered for compensation adjustments. Experience and background are carefully considered and may be eligible for additional compensation considerations beyond the posted ranges.

Requirements

Oregon Plant Journeyman Electrician License or Oregon General Journeyman Electrician License required.
Candidates who currently hold an equivalent electrician license from a state with Oregon electrical licensing reciprocity may be considered, provided they are eligible to obtain Oregon licensure consistent with state requirements.
Qualified Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) candidates may be considered for the Shift Maintenance Electrician position based on experience, demonstrated industrial electrical knowledge, technical capabilities, and business needs.
Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems.
Experience with AC and DC motor controls, including variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), volt-ohm meters (VOMs), and megohm meters (Meggers).
Willingness and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and millwright-related tasks as a routine part of the position.
Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and compliance with company safety procedures and applicable regulations.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Ability to work at heights and in confined or restricted-access areas as required.
Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as required by operational needs.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize work assignments.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, consistent with applicable law.
Successful completion of a post-offer physical capabilities assessment.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment preferred, with familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems strongly preferred.
Experience maintaining electrical systems in wood products, sawmill, manufacturing, pulp and paper, or other heavy industrial environments.
Strong industrial mechanical and millwright skills.
Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience with predictive or preventative maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems.
Working with AC and DC motor controls, including variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), volt-ohm meters (VOMs), and megohm meters (Meggers).
Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (preferred).
Performing mechanical maintenance and millwright-related tasks.
Adhering to safe work practices and compliance with company safety procedures and applicable regulations.
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Working at heights and in confined or restricted-access areas as required.
Working extended hours, overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as required by operational needs.
Working independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritizing work assignments.
Maintaining electrical systems in wood products, sawmill, manufacturing, pulp and paper, or other heavy industrial environments (preferred).
Working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) (preferred).
Participating in predictive or preventative maintenance programs (preferred).
Moving throughout the facility, climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
Bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and working in awkward positions as necessary to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Standing and walking for extended periods in environments that may include dust, chemicals, elevated noise levels, and varying temperatures.