Certified Industrial Electrician, Castlegar, British ColumbiaInterfor is seekingenergetic and enthusiastic team players to join our team as a
Certified Industrial Electrician in
Castlegar.Starting rate for this position is $51.245 per hour.
What You'll Do- Work in a safe and efficient manner while following all safety rules and regulations.
- Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment and controls for our Sawmill, Planermill and Kiln hot oil systems.
- Set up, troubleshoot, and repair PLC and HMI systems.
- Solve problems and work as part of a team focused on machine reliability and breakdown prevention.
What You Offer- Sawmill, planermill and energy systems experience preferred.
- Must be a Red Seal certified journeyman industrial electrician.
- Allen Bradley PLC experience, motion control, and the ability to troubleshoot VFD drives, optimizer systems, and scanners.
- Commitment to maintain a safe work environment without compromise.
- Be a positive contributor to a team.
- Able to communicate effectively with your team and other departments.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
- Must have good computer skills.
- Must be willing to work in a multi-shift work schedule.
- FSR qualification would be considered an asset.
- Proven leadership skills and experience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. Desire, to progress, learn, grow and succeed.
- Recognize problems and have them corrected immediately.
- Open-minded and positive in dealing with change and new ways of doing things.
What We OfferInterfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.
- Clean and safe work environment
- Working with world class technology and automated lumber production systems
- Highly competitive pay & benefits well positioned in the market
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Market leading pension plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Extended Medical and Dental
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Career Development Opportunities
We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you'll have plenty of opportunities to 'Start Here. Go Far.' Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
Life in The West Kootenays Living and working in the West Kootenays offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and small-town sense of community. Castlegar is nestled at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers, and well known for its stunning landscapes, mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers. The region has endless physical activities including several major ski resorts, numerous golf courses, endless hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing and motorcycle riding opportunities just outside your front door. With mild winters and hot summers, whether you are into craft brew pubs, wineries, hot springs, orchards, music festivals, markets or artisan shops, "Kootenay Life" is like no other place in Canada. The local area is home to over 30,000 people, boasting a regional airport, full-service hospital, accredited college with three campuses, and well-renowned primary/secondary school system.
