Job Description

West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company. Listed on the TSX, NYSE and rated as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for eight years, we are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Our Blue Ridge Lumber division in Blue Ridge, Alberta has an opportunity for a:

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN

Reporting to the Electrical supervision, you would be a key player in the company-wide safety culture, continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, predictive, Pdm, and preventive maintenance strategies.



"At West Fraser Safety and Production are the same."

Responsibilities include:

Maintain a safe work environment Be responsible for your own personal safety Ensure consistent operations of all electrical equipment at the complex Verify and document repairs, via computer-based software Monitor product quality and provide feedback Ability to read Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Schneider's suite of controllers Preventative maintenance with small construction projects Troubleshooting various pieces of equipment, with other trades

Our ideal candidate will have:

Several years of experience as an Electrician Experience in instrumentation Candidates require Alberta Electrical trade qualifications or Electrical Red Seal Certificate Strong organizational and communication skills Excellent interpersonal and team building skills Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills An understanding of Process Controls and Instrumentation, including but not limited to electric over pneumatic, or hydraulic, GE Ifix systems, Schneider PLC's, Mitsubishi VFD systems Weekend and/or shift work will be required

Considered a strong asset:

Previous experience working in an industrial environment

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.



West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive. We have a sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our processes and diversify our products, including investing in bioenergy.



We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.



West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.



Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and discover more about our current opportunities!



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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.