West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Barwick OSB is currently recruiting for an Industrial Journeyman Electrician.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the inspection, installation, repair, adjustment, construction, modification, calibration, programming and wiring of electrical and electronic apparatus, devices, and circuits of any voltages in the mill or assigned area. The technician will also be responsible for the service of all types of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical equipment and any integrating and graphical control, as well as electronic or mechanical instruments.

You'll Do

• Safety - Promotes, adheres to, and contributes to plant safety programs and ensures compliance with best maintenance practices;
• Safely operates and tests energized electrical systems;
• Under little supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the provision of E&I services, internal customer service and reporting;
• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations;
• Installs, examines, replaces or repairs electrical wiring, switchgear, transformers, reactors, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
• Use required equipment, including hand tools, calibrators, and electrical test equipment, including multi-meters to test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance;
• Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, calibrates, tests and installs electrical motors, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems and other related devices, including but not limited to pressure, flow, temperature and safety monitoring devices;
• Conducts preventive maintenance and keeps maintenance records;
• Evaluates processes for improved quality, cost-effectiveness and potential growth.

You Have

• A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Electrician certification;
• Will also consider individuals who are in their 3rd year or close to completing their journeyman requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability for shift work including days, nights and/or week-ends;
• Ability to work at heights;
• A positive attitude, ability to work safely, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and willingness to learn

Compensation Package

• The hourly pay rate for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.

Your Workplace Location: Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, the Barwick Mill is adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border. We are 45 Kilometers west of Fort Frances, Ontario and situated halfway between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The lifestyle of the Rainy River District embraces outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country. Our communities are family-friendly, safe, and prioritize a genuine work/life balance.

About Us We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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