Electrical Supervisor

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Barwick Division is currently recruiting for an Electrical Supervisor.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient electrical maintenance of the mill.  This position supervises a highly qualified electrical team, and utilizes related experience, project management expertise, safety, leadership abilities and a preventative maintenance mindset cost-effectively. 

You’ll Do:

• Ensures effective electrical planning and implementation safely;
• Ensures a high degree of operational readiness;
• Supervises electrical and instrumentation departments to improve efficiencies and ultimately reduce cost;
• Disseminates technical knowledge to hourly staff via coaching and in-house training to enhance the technical and troubleshooting skills of team members;
• Leads safety-related inspections and training to enhance and promote the safety culture;
• Assists in troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control issues to minimize downtime due to equipment failure;
• Sources and liaises with outside contractors;
• Prepares proposals and oversees installation of approved improvement projects;
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of installed improvement projects;
• Oversees labour requirements for the electrical team, providing guidance, direction, mentoring and accountability;
• Participates in regular safety meetings with the mindset that all accidents are preventable;

 You have:

• Engineering or Journeyman qualification (Electrical) or equivalent.
• Five plus years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of industrial experience;
• Prior proven experience as a supervisor and leader 
• Demonstrative safety leadership with knowledge of safety procedures
• High awareness of quality control practices
• Experienced in the use of preventative maintenance systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Experienced in troubleshooting methods to ensure that uptime, production volume, and quality targets are met
• Can effectively use training resources to maximize technical skills
• Very good team building and motivational skills

What We Offer:  

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Your Workplace Location: 

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, the Barwick Mill is located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border.  We are 45 Kilometers west of Fort Frances, Ontario.

About Us:

Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

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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