Electrician

Job Summary The Electrician assembles, installs, tests and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures. The Electrician will also diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Benefits At Cal Portland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation t’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  

Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation Hourly $44.80 to $45.80 Responsibilities Maintains and troubleshoots electrical equipment and power distribution throughout the plant

Installs and maintains high, medium and low voltage power controls on equipment

Performs necessary maintenance to the equipment and machinery to repair or replace the defective parts

Performs adjustments and calibration procedures on various forms of process equipment

Interprets electrical printouts, installation instructions and work orders

Education

High school diploma/GED Requirements/Qualifications Industrial electrical experience or equivalent education

Familiarity with NFP 70EDemonstrated experience and ability in mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance troubleshooting techniques

Knowledge of basic AC and DC control circuits as well as terminology of tools, prints and equipment

Able to effectively communicate with other maintenance personnel, supervisors and management

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Electrical maintenance background at large processing facility (mine, pulp plant, steel mill etc.) preferred

PLC implementation and troubleshooting experience preferred

Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.