Electrician- Edson

Weyerhaeuser; Edson; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Company in Edson, AB, is hiring a Journeyman Electrician for immediate placement at their OSB facility. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including PLC programming support, and ensuring safety in a manufacturing setting.

With a starting pay of $51.97 per hour and comprehensive benefits, this position provides excellent opportunities for career advancement. Shifts can be either 12 hours or 10 hours depending on the schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Electrician certification required.
• Experience in troubleshooting and programming Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Strong commitment to safety and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including power distribution and motor control systems.
• Provide PLC programming support and assist with electrical systems maintenance.
• Manage and install various electrical systems in the manufacturing facility.

Skills

Troubleshooting electric systems

PLC programming

Industrial maintenance

Safety commitment

DeviceNet setup

Ethernet/IP networking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Motion controllers

Job description

Weyerhaeuser Company is currently recruiting for an immediate opening for Journeyman Electrician at our OSB facility located in Edson, AB.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic & a desire to work in a manufacturing facility.

Starting rate of pay is $51.97 per hour.

Shift rotations are 12‑hour shifts, 4 on/4 off; or, 10‑hour shifts, Monday‑Thursday, or Tuesday‑Friday.

Full Benefits Include

Health, Well-Being, and Future

• Medical + Prescription, Dental + Vision for you and your family.
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Time Away from Work

• Paid vacation.
• Health, dental and vision benefits.
• Disability benefits.

Appreciation and Opportunity

• Competitive base pay and a site performance bonus plan.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Key Functions

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including power distribution and motor control systems (240 – 5KV), PLCs (mostly Allen-Bradley PLC-5s and Controllogix), Motion controllers (mostly Temposonic), Adjustable Frequency drives (A/B-Rockwell PowerFlex) and Process control equipment including HMIs.
• Provide PLC programming support (troubleshooting and upgrading); run conduit and wire/rewire systems.
• Assist in performing Millwright work as needed including metal fabrication, mechanical drives repair, preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication
• Manage the electrical systems in the manufacturing facility.
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot all electrical systems in the operation.
• Effectively maintain communications with maintenance personnel and supervisors to safely and efficiently perform mill maintenance duties both reactive and preventive.
• Assist with basic mechanical maintenance functions as needed.

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

CAN-AB-Edson

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance

Not Available

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and programming with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience troubleshooting and programming VFDs (Preferably Allen Bradley).
• Experience troubleshooting and set-up of DeviceNet and Ethernet/IP networks.
• Troubleshooting motors and motor starter controls.
• Ownership and commitment to safety and risk assessment.
• Instrumentation experience is an asset but not required.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; candidates must be able to pass drug and alcohol screening.

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser uses automated software systems, including artificial intelligence, to assist with the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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