Lead Electrical Controls Specialist – PLC & Automation

West Fraser; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

Culture of promoting from within

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser in New Boston, TX is seeking an Electrical Controls Supervisor to support the plant's operational and maintenance objectives and reach top quartile mill status. The Controls Supervisor is responsible for troubleshooting all electrical, instrumental, and process malfunctions, including mechanical power transmission equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

In addition, the successful individual will diagnose, repair, and overhaul automatic control valves, sensors, positioners,

Qualifications

• Familiar with Allen Bradley products, VFD drives, Soft Starters and HMIs.
• Experience with PLC 5 and ControlLogix PLC platforms.
• Experience with communication network protocols: Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet.
• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office software packages.
• Experience working with high and low voltages.
• Demonstrated supervisor abilities.
• Ability to manage small projects and day-to-day work planning.
• Experience following electrical schematics.
• Good troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve PLC and other automation control systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation.
• Train mill personnel and raise skill levels to match installed systems.
• Engage with mill personnel to understand needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Manage and develop the electrical team.
• Troubleshoot drives, PLCs, and control/electrical issues, including remote guidance.
• Maintain and care for optimization software and hardware.
• Respond to emergencies with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive implementation with mill management.
• Assist in project planning, startups, and coordinating with vendors.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Supervisory abilities

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PLC 5

ControlLogix

VFD drives

Soft Starters

HMI

Ethernet/DeviceNet/ControlNet

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Fraser in New Boston, TX is seeking an Electrical Controls Supervisor to support the plant's operational and maintenance objectives and reach top quartile mill status. The Controls Supervisor is responsible for troubleshooting all electrical, instrumental, and process malfunctions, including mechanical power transmission equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

In addition, the successful individual will diagnose, repair, and overhaul automatic control valves, sensors, positioners,