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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Certified Electrician will conduct regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electrical systems and machinery within the sawmill. They are also responsible for programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Job details
Posting ID: 29774 Position Type: Regular City: Wynndel, BC, Canada Location: Wynnwood You, just like the very best Electricians are a do-er, who enjoy hands-on challenges, where you can focus in on a particular task, to get the job done right the first time! You might even say it’s just hard-wired in your system (Pun intended). As a safety conscious team player, you’ll soon recognize why Canfor is consistently rated as one of the industry’s leaders when it comes to safety. We're seeking a Certified Electrician for our WynnWood Sawmill, where you can utilize your Red Seal technical expertise, knowledge of PLCs and a couple years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. We’re innovators, and that’s why we need people like you to make a difference, and work alongside the best and brightest in the business. It’s time to grow your career. What are you waiting for? As a Certified Electrician, your responsibilities will include: Conduct regular inspections and maintenance on electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, and control panels within the mill. Diagnose and repair electrical issues in machinery, sensors, transmitters, and other equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations. Program, troubleshoot, and optimize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other control systems to enhance efficiency and precision in the mill processes. Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when working with electrical systems. Identify and address electrical safety hazards within the mill environment to maintain a safe working atmosphere. Respond promptly to electrical emergencies and breakdowns to minimize downtime. Prioritize and address critical electrical issues to ensure the continuous operation of sawmill equipment. Collaborate with other maintenance and operations personnel to coordinate electrical repairs and maintenance activities. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to convey information about electrical systems and potential improvements. For this role, we are looking for candidates who have: Red seal or Interprovincial TQ Strong background in PLCs setup and troubleshooting Solid background in heavy industry and construction The hourly rate for this position is: $47.16 Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged. We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADH #LI-ZM1
What you’ll do
The Certified Electrician will conduct regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electrical systems and machinery within the sawmill. They are also responsible for programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Red Seal or Interprovincial TQ certification and possess a strong background in PLC setup and troubleshooting. Experience in heavy industry or construction environments is required for this role.
Benefits
- Employer paid group benefits
- Paid leave
- Retirement & saving options
- Health & well-being
Listed skills
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Electrical maintenance
- PLC programming
- Troubleshooting
- Industrial electrical systems
- Circuit repair
- Control panels
- Sensor maintenance
- Transmitter maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Electrical inspections
- Heavy industry experience
- Construction experience
- Equipment repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Diagnostics And Repairs
- Sensors
- Electrical Wiring
- Communication
- Control Panels
- Control Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Machinery
- Mills
- Operations
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Value Propositions
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Energy
- Security & Safety
- Certified Electrician
- Electrician
- Building and Related Electricians
- Electricians
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