Electrical Superintendent

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Posting : 29056

Position Type: Regular

City: Bucks,AL, United States

Location: Axis Plant - New South Lumber Company

Canfor Southern Pineis a leading provider in the forestry industry, committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. We are looking for a dynamicElectrical Superintendentto lead our electrical team in Axis, AL.

As an Electrical Superintendent, you will play a crucial role on our Plant Management Team, tasked with developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive electrical programs to ensure peak equipment reliability and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the Electrical Department, championing workplace safety, driving project planning, and leading our electrical initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive sawmill electrical experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to build and optimize our electrical systems and preventative programs.

This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a positive, goal-oriented environment dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.

In addition to the opportunity to play a key leadership role in a high‑performing operation, Canfor Southern Pine may offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates who are moving for this role, helping support a smooth transition to the Axis, AL area.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the highest level of workplace safety, prioritizing the well-being of our team members above all else.
• Providing direction, training, and unwavering support to our electrical personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve targets in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Facilitating seamless communication and coordination with Production departments to maximize equipment availability and efficiency.
• Contributing to the development and management of annual budgets and cost control programs to drive sustainable growth.
• Ensuring full compliance with environmental permits, government regulations, and corporate policies.
• Providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for supervisory personnel.
• Working alongside senior management to strategize equipment and technological enhancements.
• Developing, implementing, and refining effective preventative electrical maintenance programs to optimize equipment performance and longevity.

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial saw milling electrical maintenance, including significant supervisory experience.
• Trade certification as an Electrician, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proven expertise in safety management, leadership, and team development.
• Extensive experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), PLC communications, and controls is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and HMI programming.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a talent for fostering cohesive, high-performing teams.
• A deep understanding of optimization equipment, processes, and business acumen.
• Extensive experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and preventative maintenance program development.

If you're a dynamic leader with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, ready to lead change initiatives and make a lasting impact, don't hesitate to click that "apply" button today!

At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. The specific type of employment screening conducted…