Industrial Electrician — PLC & Controls Technician

Career Opportunities:
Electrician (29442)

Requisition
29442
-Posted
- United States

- GA

- Moultrie

- Skilled Trades

Canfor is a highly Automated Sawmill. The Technician is responsible for the day‑to‑day preventive maintenance tasks and repair of electrical power and electronic equipment, troubleshooting, PLC programming, and assisting with any mechanical repairs. Will possess a thorough understanding and hands‑on experience with electrical & electronic maintenance principles. Troubleshoot machine breakdown, repair situations, and safely restore the machine to the proper operating condition.

You must adhere to all company safety policies while performing tasks always when on the premises.

This role is a full-time permanent position working Monday-Friday, with weekend rotation.

Job Location:

Canfor Southern Pine Moultrie, GA.

• The ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. To include VOM, Amp Probe, Process control Meter, Theral Imaging, Basic hand/ Conduit tools,
• Troubleshoot PLCs, modify or create programs,
• Troubleshoot up to the IO Cards to determine proper field devices functioning.
• Conducts inspections and replaces or repairs non-operational equipment and/or components of equipment that are hindering the equipment from operating efficiently.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of electrical principles and adequate skills to understand various mill processes.
• Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player.
• Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures.
• Must complete PMs on time and ensure proper documentation is filled out.
• Will assist line mechanics and Production as necessary when needed to support production including all the above-mentioned tasks and other means of support as needed.
• Will participate in training to continue to enhance Electrical skills
• Follow all safety precautions while always performing tasks
• All areas are to be clean and clear of any debris before/after maintenance days and holidays.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in a sawmill or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, blueprints, and schematics. Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated/ Self Starter
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and working in various weather conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.
• A commitment to safety and the ability to follow strict safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other electricians, operations, production staff, and supervisors.
• High degree of urgency.
• Knowledge in Allen Bradley Control Logic PLC/Remote IO, Power flex 755 VFD, Kinetix 5700 servo systems
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley MCC
• Knowledge 24
  
  VDC control and Sensor troubleshooting.
• Using HMI as the main troubleshooting tool.

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures
• Promote a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment
• Report all EHS incidents – Injuries/Recordables, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage
• Adherent to site Waste Management and Recycling policies
• Adhere to Job Safety Analysis (JSA), as well as plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Complete daily housekeeping of Maintenance work areas as well as equipment storage areas