Electrician

Job Description

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Irving Sawmills Division is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Sussex Sawmill team in Sussex, NB as an Industrial Electrician - 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 - Coordinating, scheduling and supervising the installation of new equipment with internal and external support - Providing field support during project construction and commissioning activities.

- Complete scheduled safety documentation to meet KPI - Manage electrical inspections internal and external - Instrumentation Journeyman License or Industrial Electrical Journeyman License are preferred.

An Industrial Controls Technology Diploma or Electrical Engineering Degree would also be considered - Industrial experience in a similar industry is considered an asset - Ability to successfully execute within a team environment - Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written - Demonstrate ownership, initiative, attention-to-detail, and a drive to ensure things are done right the first time - Experience with electrical system design, instrumentation and automation (including power transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, PLCs, and DCS)