Electrician

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a certified trades person looking to join a “best in class” maintenance team? Western Forest Products is hiring for a Certified Electrician to join our Chemainus Sawmill Division located on Vancouver Island, BC!

What We Offer:

• These are USW unionized positions with a wage rate of $47.72/hour as per the collective agreement
• Benefits and pension are provided through the union
• Safe work environment

Shifts: Graveyard Monday – Friday 10:00pm – 6:00am

• Note: Shifts may vary depending on the requirements of the mill.

These positions are considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, repair, upgrade and build a variety of electrical and pneumatic equipment;
• Develop and maintain a robust electrical preventative maintenance plan;
• Create technical reports, documentation, calculations and sketches;
• Demonstrate proficiency with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting;
• Develop, implement and document equipment and process improvement projects;
• Report work compliance with relevant codes, standards and procedures;
• Provide various electrical calculations;
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment;
• Provide expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems;
• Develop sustainable work relationships to ensure positive resolutions with all contacts;
• Maintain up-to-date electrical engineering knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices;
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts;
• Provide designs such items as cable tray layouts, electrical equipment arrangements, lighting layouts andLVsingle line diagrams;
• Cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience 

• Fully ticketed Red Seal Electrician (Industrial Electrician is preferred);
• Preference will be given to those with sawmill experience;
• Must have experience troubleshooting PLC’s, ControlLogix and industrial control systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Excellent safety record and strong work ethic;
• Highly motivated team player with excellent time management skills;
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision;
• Creative and innovating thinking, logical problem solving, and a desire to participate in an organization committed to continuous improvement;
• Accountable and dependable.