Industrial Electrician - PLCs & Heavy Industrial Wiring

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Coushatta Forest Products is seeking skilled Electricians to ensure safe installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings at our Coushatta sawmill environment. Candidates should have NEC/OSHA knowledge and hands-on experience with wiring, PLCs, and power distribution.

The role requires on-site work, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in a sawmill, manufacturing, or similar setting.
• Completion of an accredited electrician apprenticeship program or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred).
• Proven experience with electrical wiring, power distribution, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with relevant codes and safety standards.
• Diagnose and fix electrical faults in PLCs, AC/DC drives, sensors, and motor control centers under tight production deadlines.
• Wire new sawmill machinery, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and lighting networks according to blueprints and electrical codes.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E, and OSHA regulations while working in heavy industrial or outdoor conditions.
• Recommend and implement upgrades to improve electrical systems and processes.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Conduct routine inspections of wiring, panels, transformers, and automated optimization scanners to prevent unexpected mill stoppages.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical diagrams, and specifications to plan electrical installations and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve malfunctions in power distribution and control systems.
• Pull wire and install switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, and other electrical components in commercial and industrial environments.
• Balance electrical loads to optimize system performance and prevent overloads or failures.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and other tradespeople to coordinate electrical work within larger construction or maintenance projects.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure electrical systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Document work performed, including materials used, time spent, and any issues encountered, to maintain accurate records.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Power distribution

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC familiarity

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Coushatta Forest Products is seeking skilled Electricians to ensure safe installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings at our Coushatta sawmill environment. Candidates should have NEC/OSHA knowledge and hands-on experience with wiring, PLCs, and power distribution.

The role requires on-site work, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial setting.