Electrician

Overview

Looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team, who is a team player. The ideal candidate will have experience with and be proficient with:
Allen Bradley Communications—Device net & Ethernet;
Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Baxley, USNR);
Process Network Communication Systems and Components—Ethernet & Fiber Optic.

• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or repair needs.
• Troubleshoot, program, and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Program AC & DC variable speed drives.
• Update power distribution systems, MCCs, and switch gear.
• Install electrical equipment.
• Work with vendors to identify needed parts and make recommendations to the Supervisor.
• Understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E & I drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
• Self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
• Experience testing electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Experience inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or repair needs
• Experience with PLC programming and upgrades
• Ability to work with vendors to identify needed parts and communicate with Supervisor
• Ability to understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E & I drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Experience programming AC & DC variable speed drives
• Experience updating power distribution systems, MCCs, and switch gear
• Experience installing electrical equipment
• 3 years of industrial electrician experience troubleshooting, correcting, and maintaining electrical equipment in a manufacturing facility

Travel Required:

Yes — 10 to 15% for training and development

Locations:
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• Benefits starting day 1
• On-the-job training
• Promotion from within culture
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Wellness Pay Program

Apply at West Fraser:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background check, a drug screen, and a physical.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America and a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels. We strive to create workplaces that are inclusive and reflect diverse communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D and a Drug-Free Workplace.