Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary: The Industrial Maintenance Electrician Supervisor is responsible for leading the electrical maintenance team in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of electrical systems in a tissue paper manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for all mill electrical items. This role ensures all electrical work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. The supervisor plays a key role in improving equipment reliability, supporting production, and mentoring a team of electricians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, train, and support a team of industrial electricians to ensure safe and effective work practices.
- Prioritize and assign daily electrical maintenance tasks based on operational needs and emergency breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and oversee repairs of electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, VFDs, and control panels.
- Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA regulations, and internal safety policies.
- Coordinate electrical maintenance activities with production, engineering, and other departments to minimize downtime.
- Manage and maintain accurate records of work orders, PMs, repairs, parts usage, and labor hours.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- Assist in project planning for upgrades, equipment installation, and plant expansions.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of equipment and electrical infrastructure.
- Provide hands-on assistance during major breakdowns or complex repairs.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED; technical training or associate degree in electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment, including 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Extensive knowledge of 3-phase power systems, control circuits, PLC’s, VFDs, and industrial automation.
- Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s
- DCS control system i.e. Delta V or other
- 480V switch gear, MCC’s
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of safety standards including OSHA, NEC, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).
Preferred:
- Experience in the pulp and paper or tissue manufacturing industry.
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning software.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment including climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and exposure to heat, noise, and dust.
- Must be available for emergencies and rotating on-call responsibilities.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time, primarily day shift, with flexibility to respond to off-hours equipment issues or emergencies.
- On-call rotation
What we are offering:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- At least two weeks of vacation a year, depending on your experience
- Full range of group insurance
- Telemedicine services
- 401k savings plan
- Employee and family assistance program
- Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
- Office accessible by public transit
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary: The Industrial Maintenance Electrician Supervisor is responsible for leading the electrical maintenance team in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of electrical systems in a tissue paper manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for all mill electrical items. This role ensures all electrical work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. The supervisor plays a key role in improving equipment reliability, supporting production, and mentoring a team of electricians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, train, and support a team of industrial electricians to ensure safe and effective work practices.
- Prioritize and assign daily electrical maintenance tasks based on operational needs and emergency breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and oversee repairs of electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, VFDs, and control panels.
- Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA regulations, and internal safety policies.
- Coordinate electrical maintenance activities with production, engineering, and other departments to minimize downtime.
- Manage and maintain accurate records of work orders, PMs, repairs, parts usage, and labor hours.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- Assist in project planning for upgrades, equipment installation, and plant expansions.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of equipment and electrical infrastructure.
- Provide hands-on assistance during major breakdowns or complex repairs.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED; technical training or associate degree in electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment, including 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Extensive knowledge of 3-phase power systems, control circuits, PLC’s, VFDs, and industrial automation.
- Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s
- DCS control system i.e. Delta V or other
- 480V switch gear, MCC’s
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of safety standards including OSHA, NEC, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).
Preferred:
- Experience in the pulp and paper or tissue manufacturing industry.
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning software.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment including climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and exposure to heat, noise, and dust.
- Must be available for emergencies and rotating on-call responsibilities.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time, primarily day shift, with flexibility to respond to off-hours equipment issues or emergencies.
- On-call rotation
What we are offering:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- At least two weeks of vacation a year, depending on your experience
- Full range of group insurance
- Telemedicine services
- 401k savings plan
- Employee and family assistance program
- Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
- Office accessible by public transit
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.