Electrical Projects & Controls Technician

Electrical Projects & Controls Technician/Electrician (Must have Oregon Electrical License or Supervisor License)

This Jobot Job is hosted by: David Rocha

Salary: $40 - $45 per hour

A bit about us:

We are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

Why join us?

We offer great benefits such as

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO and Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Job Details

The Electrical Projects and Controls Tech is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions for our wood products facilities. In addition, this person will assist with capital projects, facility maintenance and shutdown activities to ensure facility safety and minimal impact to production.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Examine facility processes to develop and implement changes and new designs that improve and increase efficiency/productivity. Seamlessly combine newer technologies and extensions of current architectures.

Provide technical support of Programmable Logical Controller based hardware and software while utilizing electronic and mechanical theories and principles to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Provide ongoing informal and formal training for electrical crew to ensure development of good operating and maintenance practices within areas of expertise.

Work closely with electrical supervisors to maintain all documentation related to process control system configuration including SOP's.

Assist with planning and budgeting for facility shutdown activities.

Assist the maintenance teams to think strategically about downtime prevention and long-term resolution of issues.

Maintain a culture of efficiency and the ability to react quickly to downtime events.

Work with operational teams to support and/or lead continuous improvement of assets and asset performance.

Assist with planning and coordination of technical design and engineering implementation of project work under the direction of the Electrical and Process Control Engineer.

Coordinate and communicate activities with necessary departments for maintenance and repair work.

Provide support for maintenance and operations, capital project implementation and other continuous improvement projects to include:

assisting with electrical and process control plans,

supporting installations,

providing electrical budgets, and

collaborating with in-house and outside contractor personnel as needed.

Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.

Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of facility equipment and processes and the ability to troubleshoot potential issues within the electrical and/or control systems.

Proficient using personal computers and associated software (MS Suite, Access, SQL, CMMS, AutoCAD, Rockwell Software, etc.).

Full understanding of pressure, flow, level, temperature measurements and calibration techniques.

Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive with the ability to multi-task in an organized manner.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to lead or work as part of a team.

Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.

High level of personal integrity and ethical and professional standards.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts as needed.

Education and Experience:

Oregon electrical license required if based in Lakeview, OR.

A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position required.

Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.

Hands-on experience with steam, hydraulic, and pneumatics systems.

Working experience with Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk, Ignition or equivalent.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Permanent