Industrial Electricians and PLC Leads wanted

Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC; Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry is seeking skilled Industrial Electricians and PLC Leads to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on various shifts, with competitive hourly rates and a comprehensive benefits package. As part of the team, you will be responsible for planning and executing electrical installations, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you have a passion for electrical work and a strong background in maintenance, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Matching

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installations and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret schematics and troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute electrical installations and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment using schematics and implement repairs.

Skills

Electrical installations

Troubleshooting PLCs

Welding

Basic computer skills

Education

Technical certification

Four years of related experience

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Conduit and wiring tools

Job description

Industrial Electricians and PLC Leads wanted

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Overview

Relocation Assistance may be available depending on the position! We are hiring for Day, Swing, and Graveyard shifts with shift differential pay. This is a non-exempt position with hourly rates ranging from $36.65 to $46.65 and higher for Lead roles. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K Matching.

You will contribute to the overall function and performance of onsite facilities, ensuring quick turnaround on component failures, planning and executing maintenance, site improvements, and machinery optimization related to electrical work.

About Mendocino Companies

The Mendocino Companies own nearly 450,000 acres of FSC-certified timberland, operate the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and are the largest producer of redwood lumber globally. They also own a biomass power plant and a wood pellet plant, providing excellent wages and benefits across communities in the Western USA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute electrical installations, including scope, materials, code compliance, and timelines.
• Install control and distribution equipment such as switches, relays, and panels.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduit and wiring using appropriate tools.
• Maintain and replace motor starters, sensors, MCC sections, PLC I/O, VFD, and DCS devices.
• Troubleshoot equipment, using schematics and diagrams, and implement repairs or improvements.
• Utilize electrical testing instruments and ensure safety standards per NFPA 70, 70B, 79, and 70E.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and organize inventory.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sawmill and planer facilities.
• Troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and ladder logic knowledge.
• Understanding of automation components and programming.
• Fabrication skills with welding and mechanical aptitude.

Required Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Access).
• College or technical certification preferred.
• Four years of related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to interpret schematics and communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, handle tools, reach, and communicate.
• Occasionally sit, climb, or balance; lift up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, mechanical parts, weather, fumes, and airborne particles.

Core Competencies

Teamwork, professionalism, adaptability, innovation, and dependability.

Additional Information

Position is at the Mid-Senior level, full-time, in Management and Manufacturing within the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry. Equal Opportunity Employer.