Electrician - Industrial

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a qualified Electrician to perform building and maintenance electrical work at our sawmill in Eugene, Oregon.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in manufacturing facility; Maintain all components required to control machinery, including switches, sensors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and operate interface units; Recognize and effectively identify hazards and correct electrical defects; Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment; Inspect and maintain motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, and lighting; Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical installations; Install electrical conduit and pull wire; Maintain efficiency and safety of all plant electrical circuits, assembles, and equipment; Troubleshoot and install encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors; Identify and help implement process improvements to optimize performance and production; Effectively troubleshoot issues for best resolution while staying calm in stressful situations; Communicate effectively, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions; Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area

Requirements

2 years’ recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education; Licensed through the state of Oregon to perform electrical work; Understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting, electrical, and hydraulic systems required; Read and understand blueprints and circuit diagrams

Nice to have

Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and their programming

Benefits

We train and promote from within; Excellent low-cost health benefits; Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions; Paid vacation and 10 holidays; Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums; 401(k) with Company Match; Additional Retirement Contributions; company-paid Life Insurance