Mill Electrician Tech: Maintenance Pro & Mentor

Hunt Forest Products; Pollock (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA, is seeking an Electrician Tech to sustain maintenance programs and electrical projects across the mill. The role requires strong problem solving, safe work practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical systems, interpreting schematics, mentoring junior staff, and developing maintenance plans with the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Degreed or Certified Electrician
• Strong background in PLC, VFD & HMI systems to assist troubleshooting
• Previous supervisory experience as supervisor, foreman or lead
• Previous experience in a forest products/sawmill environment considered an asset
• Thorough understanding of applicable electrical codes
• Experience designing and specifying Power Distribution equipment and Motor Control Centers also an asset
• This position may require on-call rotation including nights, weekends or holidays

Responsibilities

• Evaluating electrical systems and applications by designing and conducting field research
• Applying knowledge of equipment and company installation practices
• Maintaining product and company reputations by complying with federal and state regulations
• Assisting the team with preliminary and detail design tasks
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
• Ensuring projects meet electrical safety regulations
• Investigating technical problems
• Identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Imparts training and knowledge transfer to other electrical employees
• May train and direct the workforce within prescribed policies and regulations
• Assisting with the implementation of new standards aimed at increasing productivity and safety
• Offers help and support to other projects and preventative maintenance processes
• Other duties as required

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Planning skills

CMMS

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Degreed or Certified Electrician

Tools

PLC

VFD & HMI

Power distribution equipment

Motor control centers

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA, is seeking an Electrician Tech to sustain maintenance programs and electrical projects across the mill. The role requires strong problem solving, safe work practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical systems, interpreting schematics, mentoring junior staff, and developing maintenance plans with the maintenance team.