The J.D. Irving Sawmills Division is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Truro Sawmill team in Truro, NS as an Electrical Engineer
Manage and execute electrical, instrumentation and automation projects of varying magnitude, interface with other disciplines and external stakeholders across multiple locations
Recommends E&I process/equipment improvements to support strategic initiatives
Develop concepts for capital improvements outlining scope, benefits, cost estimates and schedules
Provide commissioning and start-up support
Provide trouble-shooting assistance and technical expertise as required
Work with engineering consultants and contractors ensuring project design and execution is in accordance with company standards and applicable codes and regulations
Oversee the design, specification, and installation of all electrical equipment; including transformers, switch gear, MCC's, Motors and controls.
Be the subject matter expert for power distribution lockout.
Oversees the electrical infrastructure of the plant and provides input to the maintenance team to maintain the electrical equipment.
Assisting with the continuous improvement of existing and new processing equipment.
Working with the maintenance and operations teams to determine the specifications for new equipment and plant upgrades
Oversee the design, specification, and installation of mechanical equipment; including conveyors, pumps, and processing systems.
Providing direction/input in the tender, analysis and award of engineering and construction contracts.
Monitoring project activities including cost and schedule within assigned area and providing timely updates to management.
Coordinating, scheduling and supervising the installation of new equipment with internal and external support
Providing field support during project construction and commissioning activities.
Ownership of electrical savings opportunities from idea to completion
The main plant contact for the local electrical power company
Complete scheduled safety documentation to meet KPI
Manage electrical team planning and schedule
Manage electrical inspections internal and external
Available on-call for subject matter support
Electrical Engineering Degree
5-10 years of prior experience in heavy industrial projects and/or field construction
Ability to successfully execute within a team environment
Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
Must demonstrate ownership, initiative, attention-to-detail, and a drive to ensure things are done right the first time
Above-average planning and organizational skills
Experience with electrical system design, instrumentation and automation (including power transforms, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, PLCs Allen Bradley and Schneider, and DCS)
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