Journey Level Electrician

Journey Level Electrician

We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Journey Electrician LMPJ / Journey Electrician/Millwright LMPJ at our Lebanon, Oregon operation. Key Functions: Manage the electrical systems in the operation. Install, repair, and troubleshoot all electrical systems in the operation. Effectively maintain communications with maintenance personnel and supervisors to safely and efficiently perform mill maintenance duties (reactive and preventive). May also assist with basic mechanical maintenance functions as needed. Weyerhaeuser provides an excellent total compensation and benefits package. Pay rate ranges from $42.25 – $ 46.49/hr. Must be able to acquire licensing in the state of Oregon within six months of hire date. Licensing fees paid by Weyerhaeuser. Oregon only recognizes licenses in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Wyoming.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have minimum 1 year electrical experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Currently hold or able to obtain State of Oregon Electrical license (LMPJ) within 6 months
• Minimum 2 years millwright experience
• Ability to program, repair, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control units (PLCs) and Optimization Control Systems in the operation
• Ability to troubleshoot 480v and low voltage electrical systems, AC and DC
• Ability to troubleshoot, set up, and program variable speed drives
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics
• Must demonstrate logical problem solving skills and react appropriately in upset situations
• Excellent computer skills and fluent with standard Microsoft office products
• Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities
• Able to work with computerized maintenance system for processes, stores, work orders, etc
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problems solving skills
• Dedicated, self-motivated team member, willing and able to work independently and in a team system
• Must be willing and able to work shifts, call-ins, holidays, and overtime

The following qualifications are desired:

• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with the following technologies: instrumentation, electronics, lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam, welding and pneumatics
• Working knowledge of NEC General electrical systems (motor starters, lighting circuits, and power distribution equipment)
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC5 and/or Control Logix
• Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools
• Wood products or engineered wood products experience