Industrial Electrician: PLCs, Sawmill & Heavy Equipment

ADP, Inc.; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Health insurance

Supplemental Life insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life and Accidental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K W/Company Match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Coushatta Forest Products in Coushatta, Louisiana is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings within the mill environment. You will interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and NEC/OSHA standards to ensure safe, reliable power distribution and equipment operation.

The role requires 1–3 years of industrial electrician experience with apprenticeship or equivalent, strong safety focus, and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience as industrial electrician.
• Completion of an accredited electrician apprenticeship program or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 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 (Programmable Logic Controllers), 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

Blueprints & schematics

Safety standards NEC/OSHA

PLC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Electrical testing equipment

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

Coushatta Forest Products in Coushatta, Louisiana is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings within the mill environment. You will interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and NEC/OSHA standards to ensure safe, reliable power distribution and equipment operation.

The role requires 1–3 years of industrial electrician experience with apprenticeship or equivalent, strong safety focus, and the ability to work in