Electrical Superintendent

Weyerhaeuser; Dodson (LA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Dodson, LA seeks an Electrical Superintendent to lead the electrical team, PLC engineers, and technicians on days, with flexibility for other shifts as needed. You will guide safety initiatives and drive uptime through preventive maintenance and strong planning.

The role reports to the Mill Manager and requires 5–8 years of supervisory experience, a technical degree, and proven leadership in safety, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years in a supervisory role in an industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to lead a team to high safety performance.
• Experience leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• High proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot inverters/frequency drives.
• Demonstrated capacity to drive continuous improvement and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical team, PLC engineers and technicians; mentor and develop staff.
• Plan, develop and manage mill electrical and process-control activities.
• Drive process improvements through performance evaluation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Utilize preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize uptime.
• Coordinate training resources to grow team skills and capacity.
• Manage maintenance resources and inventory with computer-based systems.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication

Planning & organizing

Flexibility

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Engineering/Engineering Technology (Electrical preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Maintenance software

Job description

Our Dodson, LA lumber mill has an immediate opening for an Electrical Superintendent. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and provides excellent growth potential and opportunities for advancement. Dodson Lumber is located on Hwy 167 approximately 10 miles south of Jonesboro, LA, and approximately 15 miles north of Winnfield, LA. Many of our Dodson employees reside in Jackson, Winn, and Lincoln Parishes. Lincoln Parish is home to Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University and North Louisiana is home to various state parks such as Lake Claiborne and Kisatchie National Forest with a variety of activities, like hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and camping.

Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. The current opportunity is on day shift, however the successful candidate must be willing to work other shifts and weekends when needed.

Key Functions

Provides leadership for and mentors the electrical team, PLC Engineers, and PLC Technicians. Responsible for the training of the PLC/Technical group in troubleshooting and programming PLC’s and mill-specific Optimization equipment. Leads Process Improvements through constant evaluation of mill performance and interaction with the Safety, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance Teams. This position reports to the Mill Manager.

The Electrical Superintendent will plan, develop, manage, and provide effective leadership for the team through:

• Ensuring the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns
• Driving an electrical safety culture based on NFPA 70E compliance
• Actively supervising and developing the process control and electrical team to ensure effective communication across/between shifts and with the production teams
• Utilizing preventive maintenance systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Efficient use of reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure uptime, production volume, and quality goals are met
• Implementing effective use of training resources to build team capacity by enhancing and building the team's technical skills
• Using computer-based programs to support effective prioritization of maintenance requests, manage maintenance inventory, and delegate maintenance resources

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-LA-Dodson

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a supervisory role in an industrial environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent education and experience
• A passion for safety and the ability to lead a team to a high level of safety performance
• Work related experience in leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives
• Desire and ability to manage people and projects
• High level of proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Ability to program and troubleshoot AC or DC power inverters/frequency drives
• Proven expertise in preventative and predictive maintenance systems and methods
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Must have track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and people development
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, other windows-based programs, internet skills, and computer-based maintenance programs (SAP)
• Must be able to accept calls during non-business hours as needed
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, when necessary
• Excellent communications (verbal and written) to include technical writing and presentations
• Working knowledge of business and financial concepts
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals

The Following Qualifications Are Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline - electrical engineering preferred
• PLC Expert
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems
• Knowledge of mechanical and fluid power systems
• Manufacturing plant experience

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.

What We Offer

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $98,811 - $148,217 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.

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.