Electrician

The J.D. Irving Sawmills Division is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Sussex Sawmill team in Sussex, NB as an Industrial Electrician

• Manage and execute electrical, instrumentation and automation projects of varying magnitude, interface with other disciplines and external stakeholders across multiple locations
• Recommends E&I process/equipment improvements to support strategic initiatives
• Develop concepts for capital improvements outlining scope, benefits, cost estimates and schedules
• Provide commissioning and start-up support
• Provide trouble-shooting assistance and technical expertise as required
• Work with engineering consultants and contractors ensuring project design and execution is in accordance with company standards and applicable codes and regulations
• Oversee the design, specification, and installation of all electrical equipment; including transformers, switch gear, MCC’s, Motors and controls.
• Be the subject matter expert for power distribution lockout.
• Oversees the electrical infrastructure of the plant and provides input to the maintenance team to maintain the electrical equipment.
• Assisting with the continuous improvement of existing and new processing equipment.
• Working with the maintenance and operations teams to determine the specifications for new equipment and plant upgrades
• Oversee the design, specification, and installation of mechanical equipment; including conveyors, pumps, and processing systems
• Coordinating, scheduling and supervising the installation of new equipment with internal and external support
• Providing field support during project construction and commissioning activities.
• Complete scheduled safety documentation to meet KPI
• Manage electrical inspections internal and external

• Instrumentation Journeyman License or Industrial Electrical Journeyman License are preferred. An Industrial Controls Technology Diploma or Electrical Engineering Degree would also be considered
• Industrial experience in a similar industry is considered an asset
• Ability to successfully execute within a team environment
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, attention-to-detail, and a drive to ensure things are done right the first time
• Experience with electrical system design, instrumentation and automation (including power transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, PLCs, and DCS)