Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
Job PurposeTo supervise electrical staff and to coordinate activities of the electrical department, including PLC Programmers, E & I Technicians, diagnose equipment failures and repair problems as they arise. Coordinate all activities in the electrical department regarding preventive and predictive electrical maintenance, installations and modifications. To ensure all electrical equipment is maintained in safe, efficient operating condition.
We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment
In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Ensure safety of all employees and contractors working in operating unit or department by driving continuous improvementtowards a true safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate safety programs; developing SOP’s, identifying andeliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance and manufacturing policies andprocedures) within area of responsibility.
• Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvement through active participation and leadership with employees.
• Supervise electrical department personnel, including training, performance management and scheduling activities.
• Assist with hiring and orientating new employees.
• Develop self and staff to ensure personal and professional growth.
• Lead and participate in process improvement, cost reduction and continuous improvement projects
• Schedule and assign all tasks required to meet preventative/predictive electrical maintenance needs of the facility includinghydraulics, electrical, pneumatics and power distribution (transformers & PDC), motor control, variable speed drives (AC & DC)utilizing the EAM system.
• Work with Supply Management to manage inventory of spares and critical spares according to site business plan and engage withkey suppliers to optimize cost savings opportunities for the department.
• Supervise construction, installation, modification, troubleshooting and repair of equipment including EOM and Cap-x projects
• Work closely with other departments, Vendors, Regulatory Agencies, Corporate Engineering and LP Project Managers to meetplant objectives, diagnose complex problems, and meet plant goals.
• Develop PLC & HMI software programs to operate or improve plant equipment.
• Participate on multi-function site business team and establish and manage department budget.
• Establish and manage a motor management system including: lubrication, troubleshooting, RCFA, rewind efficiency tracking.
• Owns drawing control and documentation for all electrical systems including PLCs, power distribution, I/O, networks,underground facilities.
• Maintenance of all electrically related environmental compliance documentation.
• Design and develop new installations of a small to medium scope including: power, motor control, controls, instrumentation andprogramming of software to operate or improve plant equipment including PLCs and HMI software.
• Office and industrial environment

What do I need to be successful?

• 5 years’ related electrical/mechanical experience
• 3 years’ supervisory experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities ofthis position
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant electrical equipment, operations and predictive/preventative maintenance systems
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules, laws, requirements, and applicable LP programs
• Proficient with the correct application of systems and processes that ensure continuous improvement (safety, environmental,maintenance, quality and manufacturing)
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous manufacturing process and improvement process
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC's and the writing and troubleshooting of control logic, HMI systems, data communicationsnetworking, electronic and instrumentation equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches.
• Ability to effectively motivate, coach and lead direct reports through daily assignments and to effectively lead meetings and teamassignments.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and P & ID schematics
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems

Education

• Associates degree/Technical Diploma or vocational certification required, BS or EE degree preferred.
• Interprovincial Red Seal required (Canada)
• Supervising electrician’s license and other applicable state/province license requirements required.

Work EnvironmentPlant Environment with exposure to sawdust, chemicals, and inclement conditions (heat/cold).
LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.