Electrician - Industrial

Overview

Sierra Pacific Industries, a fourth-generation family-owned company, is seeking an Electrician to perform building and maintenance electrical work at our sawmill in Eugene, Oregon.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in manufacturing facility
• Maintain all components required to control machinery, including switches, sensors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and interface units
• Recognize and effectively identify hazards and correct electrical defects
• Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment
• Inspect and maintain motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, and lighting
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical installations
• Install electrical conduit and pull wire
• Maintain efficiency and safety of all plant electrical circuits, assemblies, and equipment
• Troubleshoot and install encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors
• Identify and help implement process improvements to optimize performance and production
• Effectively troubleshoot issues for best resolution while staying calm in stressful situations
• Communicate effectively, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions
• Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area
• Work may consist of overtime during busy production times

• 2 years’ recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education
• Licensed through the state of Oregon to perform electrical work
• Understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting, electrical, and hydraulic systems required
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and their programming, preferable
• Read and understand blueprints and circuit diagrams

• Wages range from $41.36 to $44.93 per hour
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• Company-paid life insurance

Sierra Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.