What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Supervisor position at West Fraser?
The position of Electrical Supervisor is located at the Henderson, TX operation. This position will be responsible for safety, execution of electrical/maintenance work, cost management, quality.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
- Manage electrical and instrumentation departments to improve efficiencies and ultimately reduce cost.
- Disseminate technical knowledge to hourly staff via in-house training to enhance the technical and troubleshooting skills of the personnel.
- Lead safety-related inspections and training to enhance and promote the safety culture.
- Assist in troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control issues to minimize downtime due to equipment failure.
- Creating and planning improvement projects
- Capable of supporting electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting & observations of machine centers with shift supervisors and other maintenance staff to ensure production and quality standards are met.
- Achieving Maintenance goals with the highest regard for employee and contractor safety
- Supervising electrical maintenance personnel on varying schedules
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- An Associates degree or Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Minimum of five years (plus) of industrial experience
- Prior proven experience as a supervisor and leader is preferred
- Demonstrative safety leadership with knowledge of safety procedures (NFPA 70E, Arc Flash)
- Experienced in the use of preventative maintenance systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
- Experienced in troubleshooting methods to ensure that uptime, production volume, and quality targets are met
- Can effectively use training resources to maximize technical skills
- Very good team building and motivational skills
- Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a mill operation
- Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred requirements include:
- An associate's degree or higher in Engineering or Industrial electronics or a related field would be a plus
- The preferred candidate will have hands-on electrical knowledge in a plant environment including knowledge of National Electrical Codes and OSHA, AC VFDs, medium voltage equipment, and programming/troubleshooting PLCs
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace