Industrial Electrician

Plain Dealing Lumber is a harvesting and lumber manufacturing company in Plain Dealing, LA, committed to sustainable forestry and producing high-quality wood products.

Our fast-paced, hands-on environment prioritizes safety, teamwork, and opportunities for continuous growth and long-term skill development.

The Industrial Electrician plays a critical role in keeping Plain Dealing Lumber’s sawmill and planer operations running safely and reliably. This position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and automated equipment throughout the facility. Serving as the primary electrical resource during the shift, the Industrial Electrician independently addresses electrical maintenance, and repair needs to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient production.

This is a shift-based position at our Plain Dealing, LA facility, with the following schedule options available:
Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–6:00 pm, or Thursday–Monday, 6:00 am–6:00 pm.

Hourly rate: $32 - $42, based on relevant experience.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, including motor controls, power distribution panels, transformers, and switch gear.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving production equipment, PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals to support installation, troubleshooting, and repair work.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to help prevent breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Install and maintain conduit, wiring, and electrical distribution systems in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable regulations.
• Troubleshoot and adjust PLCs and automated control systems, coordinating with controls specialists or equipment manufacturers on complex programming as needed.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns and emergency repairs in a timely manner to help restore production.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and production team to complete electrical work with minimal disruption to operations.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash (NFPA 70E), and all required electrical safety procedures when servicing equipment.
• Independently manage the electrical maintenance and repair needs of the assigned shift.
• Support and share technical knowledge with maintenance technicians and electricians in training as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; electrical apprenticeship, trade school, or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Valid electrician certification or license as required by applicable Louisiana regulations, or ability to obtain certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrician experience, preferably in a sawmill, lumber, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), industrial electrical safety standards including NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and arc flash safety, with experience troubleshooting motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals; work independently; and support rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call emergency repairs.

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Experience with sawmill-specific equipment and control systems.
• PLC programming experience (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens).
• Experience with medium-voltage industrial electrical systems.

• Work is performed primarily in sawmill, planer, and…