Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser’s Dodson, Louisiana lumber mill is currently searching for a talent leader to fill our Electrical Supervisor role. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position reporting to the site Maintenance Superintendent.

As Electrical Supervisor, you will plan and lead a team of electricians and PLC technicians in the areas of safety, quality and maintenance for all equipment and facilities in order to meet department and unit goals.  You will facilitate team meetings & trainings; identify safety, environmental, quality & production issues; collaborate with the production team to maximize productivity and minimize cost and reduce waste; develop the skill set of associates; and proactively address team issues or concerns. 

Additionally, you will lead your team by proactively resolving employee issues, building teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.  As such, you are expected to have a proven track record of demonstrating safety excellence, driving positive change, improving maintenance systems, and effectively leading employees.

Key Functions\:

• Lead a team of electricians and PLC programmers to meet department and unit goals in equipment and building safety, quality, and maintenance
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Utilize reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure production volume, quality and overall uptime goals are met
• Apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery, and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial environments
• Oversee, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment such as industrial controls, circuit boards and switches; and reprogram PLC controls
• Parts procurement, planning, and daily/weekly scheduling of work for the electrical team
• Plan, develop, manage, and provide effective leadership for the maintenance team through\:
• Ensure the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns
• Drive an electrical safety culture based on NFPA 70E compliance
• Actively lead and develop the electrical maintenance team to ensure effective communication across & between shifts and with the production teams
• Effectively implement training resources to build team capacity by enhancing and building the team's technical skills
• Use computer-based programs to prioritize maintenance requests, manage maintenance inventory, and plan and schedule the weekly work for the electrical department
• Research and procure necessary parts for repairs/upgrades

Weyerhaeuser’s Dodson, Louisiana lumber mill is currently searching for a talent leader to fill our Electrical Supervisor role. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position reporting to the site Maintenance Superintendent.

As Electrical Supervisor, you will plan and lead a team of electricians and PLC technicians in the areas of safety, quality and maintenance for all equipment and facilities in order to meet department and unit goals.  You will facilitate team meetings & trainings; identify safety, environmental, quality & production issues; collaborate with the production team to maximize productivity and minimize cost and reduce waste; develop the skill set of associates; and proactively address team issues or concerns. 

Additionally, you will lead your team by proactively resolving employee issues, building teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.  As such, you are expected to have a proven track record of demonstrating safety excellence, driving positive change, improving maintenance systems, and effectively leading employees.

Key Functions\:

• Lead a team of electricians and PLC programmers to meet department and unit goals in equipment and building safety, quality, and maintenance
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Utilize reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure production volume, quality and overall uptime goals are met
• Apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery, and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial environments
• Oversee, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment such as industrial controls, circuit boards and switches; and reprogram PLC controls
• Parts procurement, planning, and daily/weekly scheduling of work for the electrical team
• Plan, develop, manage, and provide effective leadership for the maintenance team through\:
• Ensure the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns
• Drive an electrical safety culture based on NFPA 70E compliance
• Actively lead and develop the electrical maintenance team to ensure effective communication across & between shifts and with the production teams
• Effectively implement training resources to build team capacity by enhancing and building the team's technical skills
• Use computer-based programs to prioritize maintenance requests, manage maintenance inventory, and plan and schedule the weekly work for the electrical department
• Research and procure necessary parts for repairs/upgrades

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• At least 5 years of electrical and controls experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with an understanding of industrial electrical components
• Ability to program and troubleshoot AC or DC power inverters/frequency drives
• Proven expertise in preventative and predictive maintenance systems and methods
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, environment, quality, productivity, and people development
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows-based programs, internet, and computer-based maintenance programs (SAP, Maximo, etc.)
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, when necessary and accept calls during non-business hours, as needed
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals
• Industrial control system design, programming and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical diagrams and drawings

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in related field such as Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• At least 3 years' experience managing a team in an industrial environment
• PLC Expert
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems
• Knowledge of mechanical and fluid power systems
• USNR scanner knowledge

Compensation\: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $79,330 - $118,995 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits\: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. 

Retirement\: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation\: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

About Weyerhaeuser\:  We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

About Wood Products\:  We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.  For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• At least 5 years of electrical and controls experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with an understanding of industrial electrical components
• Ability to program and troubleshoot AC or DC power inverters/frequency drives
• Proven expertise in preventative and predictive maintenance systems and methods
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, environment, quality, productivity, and people development
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows-based programs, internet, and computer-based maintenance programs (SAP, Maximo, etc.)
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, when necessary and accept calls during non-business hours, as needed
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals
• Industrial control system design, programming and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical diagrams and drawings

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in related field such as Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• At least 3 years' experience managing a team in an industrial environment
• PLC Expert
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems
• Knowledge of mechanical and fluid power systems
• USNR scanner knowledge

Compensation\: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $79,330 - $118,995 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits\: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. 

Retirement\: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation\: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

About Weyerhaeuser\:  We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

About Wood Products\:  We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.  For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.