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Red Seal Industrial Electrician (1st Class)

Atholville, NB
On-site
Posted Jun 26, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Maintain the reliability and safety of electrical systems and control equipment within a pulp mill. This includes troubleshooting, repairing, and installing industrial electrical equipment and supporting capital projects.

Job details

Red Seal Industrial Electrician 1st Class AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating two pulp mills in New Brunswick. The two mills produce dissolving grade pulp for the unique global market of viscose fibre. Located in Atholville, New Brunswick, our pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Restigouche River. AV Group NB Inc. is part of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), a 60 billion $US corporation in the League of Fortune 500 companies. With 130 Manufacturing units operating in 40+ countries and 6 continents, the Group is anchored by an extraordinary force of over 187,000 employees, belonging to 100 different nationalities. Over 60 per cent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations. As a member of The Aditya Birla Group based in India, our mandate is to produce specialty pulp products to service the textile industry. AV Group offers outstanding career opportunities as well as the chance to be a part of a developing team. AV Group NB Inc. Atholville Mill is currently recruiting for the following position: Red Seal Industrial Electrician 1st Class Role Overview The successful applicant will join our Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) team and play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems throughout our pulp mill. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining a wide variety of industrial electrical equipment and control systems that support continuous mill operations. The successful candidate will work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure equipment reliability while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects within a modern industrial environment. Responsibilities Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical equipment and power distribution systems. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, motor controls, lighting, and electrical distribution equipment. Install and terminate electrical cable, conduit, cable tray, and associated equipment for maintenance and capital projects. Inspect and maintain motors and electrical equipment, including reliability activities Troubleshoot and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, and associated control equipment. Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications. Identify and correct deficiencies in accordance with applicable electrical codes and company standards. Participate in equipment installations, shutdowns, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications Graduate of grade twelve high school course along with maintaining a 1st class Industrial Electrician License. Experience considered an asset. Preference will be given to those with multiple trades. Must be willing to work overtime, shift work and take calls. Why AV Group NB Inc.? With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career. If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your resume at https://av-group.ca/job-listings/ We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate and hold a 1st class Industrial Electrician Red Seal license. Candidates must be willing to work overtime, shifts, and be on-call.